Point of View

How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?

• Pronouns like I, my, and him are used.
• The author is addressing the reader.
• The narrator is not in the story.
• Pronouns like I, my, and we are used.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

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I love to watch birds!  It always amazes me 
  how they can build those nests!  I like to leave 
  scraps of hair and yarn out for them to find. 
  They'll use these things and weave them into a 
  nest.  Being a parent is a hard job, and the birds 
  can use all the help they can get.
What is the author's perspective?

• Humans should help birds build their nest
• Humans should never interfere with wild animals
• Birds are interesting animals
• Birds use lots of things to build their nest

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

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   I wonder who made gym class mandatory?  He was a great guy!  It is a welcome break from sitting in chairs.  In a recent poll, gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students.  I wish there was gym class more often! 
Which statement do you think the author would agree with?

• The time for recess should be longer
• Recess should be given for shorter time periods

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CCSS.RI.3.6

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The average school day for kindergartners is getting longer, and it's paying off in improved reading skills.  Public schoolchildren who attended kindergarten for a full day showed more improvement than those enrolled in half-day programs.  
Which statement would the author agree with?

• The school day should be longer
• Having shorter days improves learning

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

Deer are beautiful creatures.

They are so graceful to watch as

they run through the forest. It's

hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.

What is the author's perspective?

• The author favors deer hunting

• The author thinks there are too many deer

• The author does not favor deer hunting

• The author thinks deer harm the environment

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CCSS.RI.2.6

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Landfills are overflowing with the garbage 
created by fast food restaurants and individuals too lazy to wash their dishes.  The earth is 
becoming polluted.  Wouldn't it be nice if people would go back to eating at home and washing 
dishes?
Which statement do you think the author would agree with?

• People should not use disposable products
• People should never wash dishes
• People should only use disposable products

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

I love having a clean park to play in! Sometimes I like to jump in and help pick up trash from our park. It keeps it looking nice and helps us learn how important it is to keep the park clean. What is the author's perspective on parks?

• Parks are fun
• He likes to help keep them clean
• He doesn't care if they are dirty
• He thinks we should clean parks everyday. 

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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I love to watch birds!  It always amazes me 
  how they can build those nests!  I like to leave 
  scraps of hair and yarn out for them to find. 
  They'll use these things and weave them into a 
  nest.  Being a parent is a hard job, and the birds 
  can use all the help they can get.
What is the author's perspective?

• Humans should help birds build their nest
• Birds are interesting animals
• Humans should never interfere with wild animals
• Birds use lots of things to build their nest

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Wow! I don't know who invented the microwave, but that guy is awesome! Imagine having to always take 20 minutes to use the stove to cook. I love having cooked, warm food in just 1 minute! What statement do you think the author would agree with?

• Everyone should always use the stove to cook
• Microwaves are bad to use
• Microwaves are helpful
• Stoves are not helpful

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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CCSS.RL.6.6

If someone tells you all of the fun and exciting activities they do in the winter, what do you think their perspective on winter is?

• Winter can be fun
• Winter is the worst season
• You should never do any winter activities
• Winter activities are fun for everybody

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CCSS.RL.3.6

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