Author's Point of View, Purpose and Perspective

Front

What is the author's point of view?

Back

The perspective the author writes from. How does the author FEEL about it?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What is the author's purpose?

Back

The author's intent or reason for writing. WHY did the author write it?

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What does it mean if an author has a neutral feeling about a topic?

Back

The author feels neither positive nor negative about the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What indicates a negative feeling from the author?

Back

The author expresses disapproval or criticism towards the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What is an example of a positive author's feeling?

Back

The author expresses support or enthusiasm for the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

How can you identify the author's point of view in a text?

Back

Look for words that show feelings or opinions about the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What is the difference between author's purpose and author's point of view?

Back

Author's purpose is the reason for writing, while point of view is the author's feelings about the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

Why is understanding the author's perspective important?

Back

It helps readers interpret the text and understand the author's message.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What type of language might indicate a positive author's feeling?

Back

Words like 'great', 'beneficial', or 'important'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What type of language might indicate a negative author's feeling?

Back

Words like 'problematic', 'wasteful', or 'unnecessary'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6