3/1 Lesson

Session 8

Identifying arguments in literary nonfiction

Standards

6LA.B.15: analyze an author's purpose and point of view/perspective and use textual evidence to explain how they are conveyed

6LA.B.17: trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, explaining why the reasoning and/or evidence supports or does not support the claims

Video - Analyzing An Author's Purpose

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_bgo8j6jxc&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=KhanAcademy

Multiple Choice

What is the author's point of view?

• Facts the author wants the reader to know

• The way an author wants the reader to feel after reading

• The author's opinion on a topic

Multiple Select

What questions help us identify the author's point of view?

• What is the author's opinion?

• What information did the author include?

• What did the author leave out?

• Does the author like pie?

Multiple Select

What questions do we ask to identify the author's point of view?

• What is the connotation of the author's word choice?

• Does the author seem cool?

• What is the overall tone?

• Do I agree with the author?

Multiple Choice

6. 1. People who spend time in the sun are found to be healthier. 2. Sun exposure provides you with an excellent source of Vitamin D. 3. Populations who avoid the sun are at risk for developing a deficiency5 in Vitamin D. 4. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with cancer, autism, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and other diseases. 5. Furthermore, recent studies show that exposure to the sun can actually decrease the risk of most forms of cancer.

What is the author’s point of view towards sun exposure?

• Being outdoors makes chances of cancer decrease.

• People without sun exposure are not healthy.

• Sun exposure helps most people’s health.

Open Ended

People who spend time in the sun are found to be healthier. 2. Sun exposure provides you with an excellent source of Vitamin D. 3. Populations who avoid the sun are at risk for developing a deficiency 5 in Vitamin D. 4. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with cancer, autism, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and other diseases. 5. Furthermore, recent studies show that exposure to the sun can actually decrease the risk of most forms of cancer.

Type in the details from the passage helped you determine the author's point of view in the previous question!

Multiple Choice

More than 78 million people own dogs in the United States. 2. An attractive quality about dogs is they can be very protective and loyal. 3. Many people love to have dogs because dogs make them feel safe. 4. Dogs can be trained to learn many tricks and perform tasks that help humans. 5. For many years, dogs and humans have been buddies; this is why they’re called “man’s best friend.”

What is the author’s point of view towards dogs?

• Dogs make the best pets for many people and possess many great qualities

• Dogs are better pets than cats.

• Dogs are considered “man’s best friend” and are owned by millions.

Open Ended

More than 78 million people own dogs in the United States. 2. An attractive quality about dogs is they can be very protective and loyal. 3. Many people love to have dogs because dogs make them feel safe. 4. Dogs can be trained to learn many tricks and perform tasks that help humans. 5. For many years, dogs and humans have been buddies; this is why they’re called “man’s best friend.”

Type in the details from the passage helped you determine the author's point of view in the previous question!

Multiple Choice

By the 1960s, rock and roll music had earned the most respect throughout the world. 2. Far beyond simply a musical style, rock and roll influenced lifestyles, fashion, attitudes, and language. 3. Rock songs can be heard on commercials and are featured in movies. 4. Fashion trends such as the “hippie” look, “mohawks”, and ripped jeans, all were influenced by rock music. 5. Many forms of music branched off from rock as well, including alternative, pop, and rap.

What is the author’s point of view towards rock and roll music?

• Rock and roll music appeals to both young and old people.

• Rock and roll music has had a lot of influence in the world.

• Rock and roll music is popular.

Open Ended

By the 1960s, rock and roll music had earned the most respect throughout the world. 2. Far beyond simply a musical style, rock and roll influenced lifestyles, fashion, attitudes, and language. 3. Rock songs can be heard on commercials and are featured in movies. 4. Fashion trends such as the “hippie” look, “mohawks”, and ripped jeans, all were influenced by rock music. 5. Many forms of music branched off from rock as well, including alternative, pop, and rap.

Type in the details from the passage helped you determine the author's point of view in the previous question!