Author's Perspective Quiz

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.

What is the author's point of view on running?

• The author believes running is a time to think.

• The author dreads having to run.

• The author likes running but would rather be doing something else.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason.

Which statement would Red agree with?

• Believing you saw a ghost is crazy.

• Ghosts are so cool. Be sure to wake me up if you see another.

• Ghosts are scary!

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.

What is the author's perspective on asking for help?

• The author believes that no one should ask for help.

• The author's perspective on asking for help is to keep trying until you get it no matter how long it takes.

• The author believes you should ask for help if you do not understand.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Carrie and Kylie giggled. Neither of them knew what they had just found. They thought that they had discovered a cool looking rock. They had no idea that they were holding a real life dinosaur egg. This surprise would dawn on them later, when they brought the egg home. Carrie was using the egg as a paperweight, so she kept the egg under her desk lamp. But this egg would soon hatch, and Carrie and Kylie were about to have the adventure of a lifetime.

What is the author's perspective on Carrie and Kylie finding the dinosaur egg?

• The author thinks it was a big mistake and they should take it back.

• The author thinks that finding the dinosaur egg will lead to many fun times.

• The author thinks that they are silly for thinking it was just a rock.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

"Jack! Annie! Please clean up your room! We have guests coming over," mom yelled down the hallway. Jack and Annie looked at each other and rolled their eyes. Jack said, "why can't we just close our doors? That would be so much easier than cleaning up this mess." Annie shrugged and got to work on her room. She didn't want the guests to see her room in such a mess.

What is Annie's perspective on cleaning her room?

• Cleaning her room is a waste of time.

• Cleaning is for boys.

• Cleaning up is important before guests come over.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Many cities have aquariums that have adopted orphaned dolphins found in the ocean. Many of these dolphins were wounded and would not have survived alone. Because of the kindness of humans these animals are alive today.

What is the author's perspective?

• The author thinks that people are harmful to dolphins.

• The author loves dolphins.

• The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.

• The author is not a fan of dolphins.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean water, polluting the dolphins' environment.

What is the author's perspective?

• The author's favorite animal is a dolphin.

• The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous.

• The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.

• The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

"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

• we should not have recess

• recess is boring

• recess is a bad idea

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What would be the author's purpose in the following: A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What would be the author's purpose in the following: A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6