Determining an Author's Point of View or Purpose in a Text

RI 8.3 Distinguish between and make connections among individuals, events, or ideas in a text -------
Which of the following answer choices would BEST describe Otto Frank's reaction to Hitler’s election as the leader of Germany?

• He was hopeful that life in Germany would remain the same
• He was fearful of leaving Germany and starting life elsewhere.
• He was aware that life in Germany would never be the same.
• He was worried that the Nazis would gain power across Europe.

RI 8.3 Distinguish between and make connections among individuals, events, or ideas in a text -------     
Which of the following statements BEST represents Anne Frank's reaction to living in hiding?

• She struggled to keep her spirits up but found comfort in writing.
• She resented having to live in hiding and tried to leave the annex.
• She pretended it was a game and tried to ignore news from the outside.
• She was hopeful that the war would end soon and remained cheerful.

RI 8.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text. ------
Which answer choice BEST explains Anne Frank’s purpose for writing in her diary?

• She wanted to use her diary to write stories that would later be published.
• She wanted to use her diary to express her innermost hopes and fears.
• She wanted to use her diary to avoid sharing her feelings with her family.
• She wanted to use her diary to ensure that history would remember her story.

RI 8.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text. ------
Which section introduces a point of view that supports the author's perspective on the beauty of Anne’s diary?

• "Early Life"
• "Nazi Occupation"
• "Captured By The Nazis" 
• "The Diary Of A Young Girl" 

Rate yourself on the following statement. ----
I understand the concepts/skills associated with the following standard:
RI 8.3 Analyze the techniques used to distinguish between and to make connections among individuals, events, or ideas in a text. 

• Strongly agree
• Agree
• Disagree

Rate yourself on the following statement. ----
I understand the concepts/skills associated with the following standard:
RI 8.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

• Strongly Agree
• Agree
• Disagree