RI 3.6 Distinguish Perspectives

Academic Vocabulary

• point of view - character's feelings about what is happening in the story

Multiple Choice

The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! From their traditional enclaves in the western desert, these opportunistic canines have now invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, vacant lots, and now perhaps the downtown areas of major cities. Homeowners report losing cats and dogs to the beasts, and young children are under attack. Enough is enough. Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs. That is the only way to decrease the number of coyotes to a manageable level.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?

• The author loves coyotes and thinks everyone should adopt one.

• The author feels coyotes are dangerous and should be exterminated (eliminated).

• The author feels that humans are the problem, since coyotes are a natural part of creation.

• The author is neutral/ Has no opinion

Multiple Choice

"Some people are afraid of bees, but without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers and fruits. Bees come to the plant to drink the nectar, and pollen on the plant sticks to the bee's feet. Bees leave some of the pollen on the next plant that they land on. This helps to make new plants."

What is the author's viewpoint about bees?

• The author views bees as pests.

• The author views bees as helpful.

• The author has a negative view of bees.

• The author feels neutral about bees.

Multiple Choice

Every ninety minutes, the International Space Station circles our planet. It flies 220 miles high and faster than 17,000 miles per hour. It moves so fast that astronauts see sixteen sunsets and sunrises every twenty-four hours. Astronauts from all over the world live and work on the space station. Being an astronaut on the International Space Station would be wonderful.

Which sentence is an opinion or viewpoint of the author?

• Astronauts from all over the world live and work on the space station.

• It moves so fast that astronauts see sixteen sunsets and sunrises every twenty-four hours.

• Being an astronaut on the International Space Station would be wonderful.

• Every ninety minutes, the International Space Station circles our planet.

Multiple Choice

Not drinking enough water is the most serious problem that young people face. Our bodies need water in order to be healthy. But millions of children around the world do not live near a source of clean water.

Which sentence is the author's opinion or viewpoint?

• Not drinking enough water is the most serious problem that young people face.

• Our bodies need water in order to be healthy.

• Millions of children around the world do not live near a source of clean water.