Author's Point of View Lesson

The author's viewpoint, or point of view, is about the author's feelings, beliefs, or opinions about a certain topic.

True of False?

• True

• False

Who needs spring break? It comes right before the end of the school year, so why not just skip it and add on an extra week of summer vacation instead? Wouldn't a longer summer vacation give people a better chance to relax than an all-too-quick week off for spring break?

The author's point of view in this passage is ...

• a positive feeling about spring break.

• a negative feeling about spring break.

Spring Break is a fun time of year. We gather with our family and eat delicious food. It is usually warm and my cousins and I play tag and swim! I look forward to it every year!

The author's point of view in this passage is _____________.

• a positive feeling about spring break

• a negative feeling about spring break

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!

The author's view point about recess is that ______________.

• recess is good for children

• recess is boring

• we should not have recess

• recess is a bad idea

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.

What is the author's viewpoint about bees?

• The author views bees as pests.

• The author views bees as helpful.

• The author has a negative view of bees.

• The author feels afraid of getting stung by bees.

Many people eat fast food, especially when they are in a hurry. It might taste delicious to customers. However, fast food is unhealthy. Many restaurants fry their food in grease, and they do not offer fresh food on their menu.

What is the author's point of view here?

• Eating fast food is a good choice.

• Fast food should be avoided.

• Fast food is a healthy food choice.

• Since fast food tastes good, people should eat more of it.

Eating fast food sometimes is not so bad. It's quick and can be a fun treat with family or friends.

What is the author's point of view here?

• Eating fast food once in a while is okay.

• Fast food should be avoided at all times.

• Fast food is a healthy food choice.

• Since fast food tastes good, people should eat more of it.

The discovery of a wild coyote inside a busy building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! Coyotes used to live in the western deserts, but now these animals have invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, and now perhaps the downtown areas of major cities. Homeowners report losing cats and dogs to the beasts, and young children are under attack. Enough is enough! We demand that state and federal agencies start to trap and remove coyotes.

What is the author's point of view toward coyotes?

• The author loves coyotes and thinks everyone should adopt one.

• The author feels coyotes are dangerous and should be taken away.

• The author feels that humans are the problem, since coyotes are a natural part of creation.

Most kids go to school on a traditional calendar that includes months off during the summer. As an educator, I see many students lose knowledge they have gained from the previous year over the summer. I also see that many students have a hard time getting back into a school routine when it begins again in the fall. I feel school should continue year round with more short breaks for students in between.

What is the author's point of view about school?

• School should be held all year.

• The school year should be shorter.

• Kids should have a longer summer break.

• Students should have to come to school on the weekends.

Are the world's oceans contaminated? This is a question many experts have asked. There are signs of pollution in our oceans, such as a large floating collection of plastic and garbage in the Pacific Ocean. There have also been oil spills around the world that have caused harm. However, I don't feel like these issues have hurt the oceans to the point of any big worry. Animals and fish are still surviving, and when I go to the beach I don't find myself swimming in plastic.

What is the author's point of view about the oceans?

• People should not swim in the ocean.

• The ocean's creatures are dying because of pollution.

• The oceans are just fine, and pollution is not a big problem yet.

• The oceans need to be saved immediately.