Understanding Author's Point of View

"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!"

The author's view point about recess is that...

• recess is good for children

• recess is boring

• we should not have recess

• recess is a bad idea

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Sometimes an author will write to persuade you. What does persuade mean?

• to make people not like something

• to make people believe the way you do

• to scare someone

• to make someone happy

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is the author's point of view here...

"Many people eat fast food, especially when they are in a hurry. However, fast food is unhealthy. Many restaurants fry their food in grease, and do not offer fresh food on their menu."

• eating fast food is a good choice

• fast food should be avoided

• fast food is healthy food choice

• fast food tastes great

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6