Author's purpose & point of view

The author's purpose is the reason why they write. Which of the following is NOT an author's purpose?

• to Persuade (goal- to convince the reader)

• to Inform (goal- to state the facts)

• to Entertain: to share a personal experience, story, or account that will awaken your imagination.

• To see how many compound-complex sentences they can squeeze into one text.

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

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

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An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone

• inform
• entertain
• persuade

A medical report describing the effects of steroids on the human body

• inform
• entertain
• persuade

I wonder who made gym class mandatory? It is an excellent idea! It is a needed break from sitting in chairs. In a recent poll (study), gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students. I wish there was gym class more often! What is the author's viewpoint about gym class?

• positive, He/She supports there being gym class every day.

• negative, He/She is against there being gym class every day.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.6

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, He/She believes bees are helpful and important.

• Negative, He/She believe bees are a problem.

• Neutral/ No opinion.

• The author is a bee.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.6

Many cities have aquariums that have adopted orphaned (abandoned) dolphins found in the ocean. Many of these dolphins were wounded (hurt) and would not have survived alone. Because of the kindness of humans, these animals are alive today. What is the author's viewpoint on peoples' relationship with dolphins?

• People are hurt dolphins.

• People are help dolphins.

• People are just like dolphins.

• Dolphins are just like people.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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The author's viewpoint (or point of view) is the author's feeling, belief, or opinion about a certain topic.  True or false?

• False
• True
• Green

What should I look for when reading to find the author's viewpoint about a topic?

• How difficult the vocabulary is.

• How long the sentences are in the text

• Only Adjectives and punctuation

• Verb selection, Descriptive words, Direct opinions, Feelings you get after reading

Authors usually write for the following three reasons:

• Persuade, inform, entertain
• Confuse, anger, and just because