Analysing Author's Position (HS)

Lesson-25: Analyzing Author’s Position

Read the passage below and figure out whether the author’s tone is negative, positive, or neutral.

Question 1:

Regular physical activity benefits youth in many ways, including helping build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints; helping control weight and reduce fat; and preventing or delaying the development of high blood pressure.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Lesson-25: Analyzing Author’s Position

Read the passage below and figure out whether the author’s tone is negative, positive, or neutral.

Question 2: Children who watch more than ten hours of TV a week don't do as well in school as kids their age who watch less. When setting limits, it's important to consider the total amount of time your child spends in front of all electronic screens — TVs, computers, movie screens.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Lesson-25: Analyzing Author’s Position

Read the passage below and figure out whether the author’s tone is negative, positive, or neutral.

Question 3:

Some people believe that a school uniform can improve learning by reducing distraction, sharpening focus on schoolwork and making the classroom a more serious environment, allowing students to perform better academically. Perhaps most importantly, a uniform means students don't have to worry about peer pressure when it comes to their clothes. When everyone is dressed the same, worrying about what you look like isn't so important. There is no competition about being dressed in the latest trend, which would put a great deal of financial pressure on students and parents.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Lesson-25: Analyzing Author’s Position

Read the passage below and figure out whether the author’s tone is negative, positive, or neutral.

The characters in Laugh with the Moon are immensely likable, from Clare and her new classmates to her father and their housekeeper Mrs. Bwanali. Clare's experiences in the new setting are interesting and well described, and the new relationships she forges with the other children will be familiar to most middle school students, no matter what country they're from. However, perhaps because it is a story more about daily life than action-packed sequences, the pacing sometimes feels uneven or disjointed. Still, Clare's growing bravery and willingness to take chances will keep readers interested, as will the perilous situation she and her friends eventually find themselves in.

Question 4:

What is the author's position about Laugh with the Moon?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Lesson-25: Analyzing Author’s Position

Read the passage below and figure out whether the author’s tone is negative, positive, or neutral.

Question 5:

Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836

• to Inform

• to Entertain

• to Persuade

Lesson-25: Analyzing Author’s Position

Read the passage below and figure out whether the author’s tone is negative, positive, or neutral.

Question 6:

The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.

• to Inform

• to Entertain

• to Persuade

Lesson-25: Analyzing Author’s Position

Read the passage below and figure out whether the author’s tone is negative, positive, or neutral.

Question 7:

Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.

• to Inform

• to Entertain

• to Persuade

Lesson-25: Analyzing Author’s Position

Read the passage below and figure out whether the author’s tone is negative, positive, or neutral.

Dribbling is a fundamental soccer skill. You can master it by first learning how to make gentle contact, or "touch," with the ball. When players use gentle touches, they contact the ball more often, which leads to greater control. Another key to controlling the ball is keeping it close to your feet, or "shielding." This makes it harder for other players to intercept the ball.

Now you're ready to dribble. Begin by gently passing the ball back and forth using the insides of your feet. Remember to keep your head up while dribbling so you know where you are on the field. With time and practice, you'll gain speed and control.

Question 8:

Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

• to convince readers that dribbling takes practice

• to teach readers how to dribble a soccer ball

• history of the game

Lesson-25: Analyzing Author’s Position

Read the passage below and figure out whether the author’s tone is negative, positive, or neutral.

Dribbling is a fundamental soccer skill. You can master it by first learning how to make gentle contact, or "touch," with the ball. When players use gentle touches, they contact the ball more often, which leads to greater control. Another key to controlling the ball is keeping it close to your feet, or "shielding." This makes it harder for other players to intercept the ball.

Now you're ready to dribble. Begin by gently passing the ball back and forth using the insides of your feet. Remember to keep your head up while dribbling so you know where you are on the field. With time and practice, you'll gain speed and control.

Question 9:

Which best shows that the author's purpose is to teach readers how to dribble a soccer ball?

• The author lists specific steps that the readers should take turns to learn how to dribble a soccer ball.

• The author argues that dribbling is a fundamental soccer skill.

Lesson-25: Analyzing Author’s Position

Read the passage below and figure out whether the author’s tone is negative, positive, or neutral.

Wildgrove High School's annual arts festival will take place June 1 at the Wildgrove Performing Arts Center. On display will be paintings, sculpture, collages, and drawings. In addition to these works of art, which will remain on display for one year, the festival will feature several music events. A special guest will perform a violin solo, and more than three hundred students will perform a variety of instrumental and vocal selections.

Question 9:

Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

• to inform readers about the arts festival

• to explain how to get to the arts festival