Author's Perspective and Point of View

When it rains outside, so many wonderful things happen. Plants grow, and you may even see a rainbow. Rain is an necessary part of life. What is the author's point of view on the topic?

• Rain makes it so messy outside.

• Rainbows are wonderful.

• Rain is an important part of life.

Camping is an outdoor vacation that families do together. You get to sleep outside, eat good food and go hiking. It is so much fun to sit around a fire and be together with family outdoors. What is the author's point of view on the topic?

• Hiking is a lot of fun.

• Camping is a lot of work.

• Camping is a fun family vacation.

What is the author's perspective on recycling?

• The author agrees with recycling.

• The author disagrees with recycling.

• The author has no opinion about recycling.

The penny has outstayed its welcome in the United States. Pennies are obsolete. You cannot use a penny in most vending machines or to pay your way on most public transportation. Pennies have very little use in today's world.

Which statement would this author probably agree with?

• Pennies are needed when giving change at the store.

• If we didn't have pennies, prices could go up to the nearest dollar.

• Pennies do not need to be made anymore.

"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 point of view on recess is that...

• recess is good for children

• recess is boring

• we shouldn't have recess

• recess is a bad idea

The perspective of an author often includes a bit of their _________.

• opinions

• doubts

• stories

• breath

I wonder who made gym class mandatory. He was a great guy! It's a welcome break from sitting in chairs. In a recent survey, gym class was the favorite subject of elementary school students. Physical education reinforces the importance of health, exercise, and staying active. All schools should offer a physical education class.

What is the author's perspective?

• The author feels that physical education is an important class for all schools

• The author feels that physical education should only be offered in secondary level schools.

• The author has no perspective

Deers are beautiful creatures. 
They are so elegant to see how 
they run through the forest.  It's 
hard to understand how someone could do something to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the author's perspective?

• The author likes deer hunting

• The author thinks there are too many deers

• The author does not like deer hunting

• The author thinks deers harm the environment

Dolphins have suffered from human negligence. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into the ocean water, contaminating the dolphins' environment. What is the author's perspective?

• The author's favorite animal is a dolphin

• The author thinks that humans harm dolphins

• The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous

• The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.

The deer population has grown tremendously in recent years. Each year during hunting season, hunters can help control the deer population and prevent many deer from starving. What is the author's perspective?

• The author is in favor of deer hunting

• The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment

• The author is not in favor of deer hunting

• The author loves deer