U2 W4 Comp: Author's Point of View

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, The author supports there being gym class every day.

• negative, The author is against there being gym class every day.

• positive, The author thinks gym class should be longer.

• negative, The author thinks kids get tired during gym.

Tags

CCSS.RI.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, The author believes bees are helpful and important.

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

• Neutral/ No opinion.

• Positive, The author thinks honey is delicious.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

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 hurting dolphins.

• People are helping dolphins.

• People are just like dolphins.

• Dolphins should not be kept in aquariums.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

I think all students should go to school year round (all year). As an educator, I see many students lose knowledge they have gained from the previous year over the summer. I also see that many students have a hard time getting back into a school routine when it begins again in the fall. I feel school should continue year round with more short breaks (vacation) for students in between.

What is this author's point of view about school?

• school should be held year round (all year)

• the school year should be shorter

• kids should have a longer summer break

• students should have to come to school on the weekends

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.6