Author's Purpose, Org. Patterns, and Fact and Opinion

Author's Purpose & Viewpoint, Organizational Patterns, and Fact and Opinion

Fact and Opinion

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

An opinion is a statement that cannot be proven true. It is a personal belief with which others may disagree.

Informed opinions are backed up by facts, but they are still opinions.

Multiple Choice

Briahna's new hairstyle makes her look prettier.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

African elephants have larger ears than Asian elephants.

• Fact
• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Michael Phelps is the greatest swimmer of all time because he has won more Olympic medals for swimming than anyone in history.

• Opinion

• Fact

• Informed Opinion

Multiple Choice

Boo Radley is the greatest swimmer of all time.

• Opinion

• Fact

• Informed Opinion

Multiple Choice

Read the statements and identify the opinion.

• Pink dresses are always prettier than purple dresses.

• Eating a balanced diet is good for your health.

• The Killer Whale is actually a type of dolphin.

• Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a signal word for opinions?

• always

• never

• should

• percentage

Fill in the Blank

Which word should we take to out to get rid of bias in the following sentence? "My smelly friend eats garlic at most meals."

Author's Purpose

An author’s purpose is his or her reason for creating a particular work. The purpose may be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

Multiple Choice

Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules
• to inform about the rules of games
• to persuade people to follow the rules
• to explain the rules of chess

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose?

A magazine article written about JJ Watt's long football career as an offensive lineman with the Houston Texans.

• Persuade you to buy tickets to a Texans game.

• Describe how to play football like JJ Watt.

• Inform you about JJ Watt's experience playing football.

• Persuade you that JJ Watt is the best offensive lineman ever.

Multiple Choice

a section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

Read the passage below and answer the question.

Marsupials are a type of mammal. 4 Female marsupials have a pocket that they use for carrying and protecting their babies. Most marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and koalas live in Australia. The only marsupial native to North America is the opossum.

What was the author's purpose in writing the passage?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To humor the reader

• To provide description for the reader.

Author's Viewpoint

The author’s viewpoint is how he/she feels about the subject and uses specific words that reflect his/her viewpoint

The author can have a subjective viewpoint or an objective viewpoint. Subjective-the author states his/her opinion positive, negative, neutral

Objective-the author strictly contains the facts

Multiple Choice

Many people don’t like bees. However, without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers or fruits. When bees drink nectar from flowers, they carry away pollen. Bees leave the pollen on the next plant they visit. This helps create necessary new plants.

What is the author’s viewpoint about bees?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Multiple Choice

Many cities have aquariums that have adopted orphaned dolphins found in the ocean. Many of these dolphins

were wounded and would not have survived alone. Because of the kindness of humans, these animals are alive today.

What is the author’s viewpoint on people’s relationship with dolphins?

• People hurt dolphins.

• People help dolphins.

• People don't care about dolphins.

• The passage isn't about dolphins.

Multiple Choice

What is the "tone" of a story?

• The feeling the passage evokes from the reader.

• The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject.

• The time and place of the story.

• The summary of events in the story.

Multiple Choice

"We have some important news for you, Mr. President. We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States," said the CIA agent. The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead. "Tell me everything you know."

What is the tone of the dialogue?

• informal

• happy

• serious

• optimistic

Organizational Patterns

How does the author structure the text?

Multiple Choice

Scientists remind people repeatedly - "Do Not Feed Bears!" Why is this so important? Bears that are fed become comfortable being around humans, and are more likely to damage property or injure someone. When bears become comfortable around humans, they are often eventually destroyed when they are in search of food and approach a person who is frightened by the bear. They are also more likely to cause a vehicle accident, which can cause injury or death to the b ear and the humans involved.

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• description

• compare and contrast

Multiple Choice

Two bears who call the continental United States home are the Black bear and the Grizzly bear. Both are omnivores that feed on plants and animals. Both species are solitary animals, living alone most of the time. There are, however, many differences between the two species. The Grizzly bear is usually larger, growing to 8 feet and weighing 800 pounds. The black bear grows to 5-6 feet tall and weighs between 200 and 600 pound. Grizzly bears are always brown, whereas black bears can be black, brown, and even (rarely) white. When winter arrives, Grizzlies hibernate, while black bears go into a dormant state.

• description

• cause and effect

• sequence

• compare and contrast

Multiple Choice

Hiking in the mountains can be a beautiful experience. Stunning waterfalls and hidden lakes can take your breath away. There are dangers, thought, too. An encounter with a bear can be deadly. This possibility need not stop you from hiking, however. There are several things you can do to protect yourself from a bear. Hike in groups and make noise occasionally. If you see a bear, do not run. Rather, walk calmly away from it. Serious hikers who intend to hike in isolated areas should carry bear spray. If a bear is charging, you should direct the spray in the bear's face. Being prepared is key if you are hiking in areas inhabited by bears.

• problem/solution

• compare/contrast

• description

• sequence

Multiple Choice

First, take the highway to Dorman Road. When you reach Dorman Road, take the Ronaldine Exit. Then take an immediate right onto Big Sur. Go down two blocks. Finally, take a right on Coleman Street. My house, #3097, will be on the left.What is this passage's organizational structure?

• problem and solution

• sequence

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

Multiple Choice

In which organizational pattern would a recipe be written?

• cause & effect

• process

• compare & contrast

• problem & solution