Determining Author's Purpose and Point of View in Nonfiction

Miss Kepley introduces the concept of author's purpose and point of view in nonfiction texts. She explains key vocabulary and different types of purposes: informational, persuasive, and explanatory. The video outlines steps to determine an author's purpose and point of view, emphasizing active reading, text structure, and features. It also discusses bias and its impact on understanding. The video concludes with resources for practice.

What is the primary focus when studying nonfiction texts?

• Grammar and punctuation

• Author's entertainment value

• Author's purpose and point of view

• Fictional elements in nonfiction

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

• The overall structure of the text

• The use of descriptive language

• The narrative perspective, such as first or third person

• The author's opinions and beliefs about the topic

Which of the following is NOT a purpose for writing nonfiction texts mentioned?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To explain

• To entertain

What is an example of a text written with an explanatory purpose?

• A how-to guide

• An opinion article

• A novel

• A news report

What acronym can help remember the basic purposes of writing?

• TEXT

• PIE

• WRITE

• READ

What is the first step in determining an author's purpose and point of view?

• Reading the text passively

• Highlighting and annotating the text

• Looking at the text's title

• Skipping to the conclusion

How can text structures help in identifying the author's purpose?

• Chronological structures are mainly for entertainment

• Descriptive structures often aim to inform

• Problem-solution structures are used only in fiction

• Compare and contrast structures do not indicate purpose

What role do text features like charts and graphs play in understanding a text?

• They distract from the main point

• They only provide aesthetic value

• They emphasize the author's main point

• They are irrelevant to the author's purpose

What does bias in a text mean?

• The text is written in a neutral tone

• The text contains no personal opinions

• The author presents all sides of an argument equally

• The author favors one viewpoint over others

Why is it important to be aware of bias in texts?

• To understand the author's entertainment purpose

• To fully agree with the author's viewpoint

• To be a discerning reader and get a complete picture

• Bias has no impact on the reader's understanding