Author's Point of View, Purpose and Perspective

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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of author's purpose?
Back
The author's intent or reason for writing. WHY did the author write it?
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of author's point of view?
Back
The perspective the author writes from. How does the author FEEL about it?
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if an author has a negative point of view?
Back
The author expresses disapproval or a negative feeling about the topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if an author has a positive point of view?
Back
The author expresses approval or a positive feeling about the topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if an author has a neutral point of view?
Back
The author feels neither positive nor negative about the topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify an author's purpose in a text?
Back
Look for clues in the text that indicate why the author wrote it, such as the tone, word choice, and main ideas.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?
Back
A textbook explaining scientific concepts.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
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