Author's Purpose and Point of View

The story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job in the business world and returned home to help her aging grandmother.

• inform

• entertain

• persuade

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary

• inform

• entertain

• persuade

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

A cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts.

• inform

• entertain

• persuade

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the overall purpose of this article?

• to entertain readers with a reimagined version of Little Red Riding Hood set in Yellowstone.

• to convince the reader reintroducing wolves would be a terrible idea

• to inform the reader about the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone

• to bring awareness to endangered species

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Let's look at an example of how author's point of view is expressed in a piece of informational writing. Read the paragraph from an informational text about the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park. 'Some people expressed concern about wolves becoming habituated to humans while in the acclimation pens. However, wolves typically avoid human contact. Confinement was also a negative experience for them and reinforced their dislike of human presence' (National Park Service, 'Wolf Restoration Continued,' 2016). What is the author's point of view regarding this concern?

• The wolves should not be reintroduced to the park as they are dangerous to humans.

• Since the wolves avoid human contact and being confined is a negative experience for them, the concerns about habituation are not valid.

• It is a good thing the wolves are comfortable around people.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following most likely states the author's purpose in the text?

• The author wanted to inform the reader about what made Molly Pitcher so noteworthy among the women of her time.

• The author wanted to entertain the reader with a humorous, lighthearted narrative about a fictional character, Molly Pitcher.

• The author wanted to persuade the reader to learn more about many famous hardworking women in American history.

• The author wanted to persuade the reader to believe the controversy surrounding Molly Pitcher.

What did Mary do after her husband, William, collapsed during the Battle of Monmouth?

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What nickname was Mary given for her bravery?

• Sergeant Molly

• Colonel Mary

• Captain Molly

• Lieutenant Mary

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What did the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania award Mary in February 1822?

• A soldier's pension of $40 per year

• A soldier's widow pension

• A medal of honor

• A land grant

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Mary do for employment after the war ended?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1