Author's Viewpoint

Author's Viewpoint Practice

The author reveals his viewpoint through his choice of words. Be a detective! You can look for clues in the author's writing.

Multiple Choice

The 16th president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1804. Lincoln was one of the best presidents of our country. Lincoln ended slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation. He was a great president.

What is the author's viewpoint of Abraham Lincoln?

• The author thinks Abraham Lincoln is one of the worst presidents.

• The author feels that Abraham Lincoln was a great president.

Multiple Select

Pick the text evidence that supports why the author thinks Abraham Lincoln is a great president. (Pick 2 choices.)

The 16th president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1804. Lincoln was one of the best presidents of our country. Lincoln ended slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation. He was a great president.

• Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1804.

• The 16th president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln.

• Lincoln was one of the best presidents of our country.

• Lincoln was an important president because he ended slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation.

Multiple Choice

Christmas is a magical time of year. Everyone puts lights and decorations on their houses and there is a chill in the air. On Christmas morning presents are opened and a big breakfast is eaten. However, the best part of Christmas is spending time with family. That is why Christmas is the best holiday.

What is the author's viewpoint on Christmas?

• The author thinks Christmas is a wonderful holiday.

• The author thinks Easter is better than Christmas.

Multiple Select

Pick the text evidence that supports why the author thinks Christmas is the best. (Pick 2 choices.)

Christmas is a magical time of year. Everyone puts lights and decorations on their houses and there is a chill in the air. On Christmas morning presents are opened and a big breakfast is eaten. However, the best part of Christmas is spending time with family. That is why Christmas is the best holiday.

• Christmas is a magical time of year.

• Everyone puts lights and decorations on their houses.

• People open presents on Christmas morning and some eat a big breakfast.

• Christmas is the best because you can spend time with your family.

Multiple Choice

Baseball is a sport played with a ball, mitts, and bats. You can play baseball on a team or for fun with your friends and family. Each team needs 9 players. The teams take turns playing in the field and batting. Baseball is a fun sport to play and to watch.

What is the author's viewpoint of baseball?

• The author thinks baseball is a boring sport to watch and play.

• The author thinks baseball is a exciting sport to watch and play.

Multiple Select

Pick the text evidence that supports why the author thinks baseball is the best sport. (Pick 2 choices.)

Baseball is a sport played with a ball, mitts, and bats. You can play baseball on a team or for fun with your friends and family. Each team needs 9 players. The teams take turns playing in the field and batting. Baseball is a fun sport to play and to watch.

• Baseball is played with a ball, mitts, and bats.

• Baseball is a fun sport to play and to watch.

• Each baseball team has 9 players.

• Baseball is fun to play with your friends and family.

Multiple Choice

First, look at the picture to read the passage. Then answer the question.

What is the author's viewpoint on smoking?

• Smoking is cool.

• One pack of cigarettes is $5 or more.

• Smoking is the most preventable disease of death in the United States.

• Smoking is an expensive and harmful habit.

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture to review the passage. Then answer the question.

What statement would the author most likely agree with?

• Chewing tobacco is bad for you.

• Smoking is okay if you just try it once.

• Eat fruits and vegetables every day.

• Most celebrities smoke.

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture to review the passage. Then answer the question.

What piece of evidence from the text shows the author's point of view?

• Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in the US.

• I don't think that smoking should even be allowed in the US.

• One pack of cigarettes is $5 or more.

• Those chemicals can make you sick.

Multiple Choice

First, look at the picture to read the passage. Then answer the question.

What is the author's viewpoint on talent?

• A talented dancer doesn't need to practice.

• Misty was not very talented.

• A talented dancer still must practice hard to have a successful career.

• Anybody can be famous dancers.

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture to review the passage. Then answer the question.

What statement would the author most likely agree with?

• Professional dancers put in a lot of practice at their sport.

• Misty just got lucky,

• Misty is not a very inspirational athlete.

• Kids must have a lot of money to be successful at sports.

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture to review the passage. Then answer the question.

Which piece of evidence from the text shows the author's point of view?

• Misty's family couldn't afford dance.

• Misty was homeschooled.

• Misty was the first African American to be named a principle dancer.

• Misty is an inspiration to girls everywhere.