Author"s Purpose, Tone, Point of View, and Intended Audience

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author's purpose

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Why an author is writing

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What is the author's viewpoint about bees? "Some people are afraid of bees, but without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers and fruits. Bees come to the plant to drink the nectar, and pollen on the plant sticks to the bee's feet. Bees leave some of the pollen on the next plant that they land on. This helps to make new plants."

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The author views bees as helpful.

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author's point of view

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How the author feels about the topic

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The author's attitude

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Tone

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The intended target group for a message

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audience

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A specific subject, idea, or issue that is the focus of a discussion, essay, article, or other work

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topic

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An informed guess about what is going to happen next

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predicting

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What do good readers do to help them understand as they read?

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use reading strategies

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The author's  . . . is his or her basic belief about a subject.

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point of view

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The author's viewpoint about recess is that...
"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!"

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recess is good for children