Understanding Author's Purpose and Point of View in Nonfiction Texts

What is the primary focus when studying nonfiction texts?

• Plot twists

• Author's purpose and point of view

• Character development

• Setting descriptions

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the term 'point of view' refer to in nonfiction texts?

• The author's opinions and beliefs about the topic

• The overall mood of the text

• The narrative perspective, such as first or third person

• The setting in which the story takes place

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is an informational purpose of writing?

• To change the reader's opinion

• To teach the reader something new

• To describe a personal experience

• To entertain the reader with a story

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

Which of the following is NOT a purpose for writing a text mentioned in the video?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To confuse

• To entertain

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which acronym can help you remember the basic purposes of writing?

• TEXT

• READ

• PIE

• WRITE

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is a key step in actively reading a text to determine the author's purpose?

• Ignoring the introduction and conclusion

• Reading the text as quickly as possible

• Highlighting important facts and details

• Focusing only on the images provided

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

How can the structure of a text help determine the author's purpose?

• By the length of the text

• By the complexity of the language used

• By the organization and layout of information

• By the font size

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

What is the purpose of using text features like bold words and charts?

• To increase the length of the text

• To emphasize the author's main points

• To distract the reader

• To make the text look more attractive

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why is it important to be aware of bias when reading a text?

• To memorize the text more easily

• To critically evaluate the information presented

• To improve reading speed

• To better understand the plot

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What does bias in a text refer to?

• A neutral presentation of facts

• A leaning towards one viewpoint over another

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The inclusion of multiple perspectives

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CCSS.RL.5.6