Author's Viewpoint

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 neutral about bees.

"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

The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! From their traditional enclaves in the western desert, these opportunistic canines have now invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, vacant lots, 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. Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs. That is the only way to decrease the number of coyotes to a manageable level. WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?

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

• The author feels coyotes are dangerous and should be exterminated (eliminated).

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

• The author is neutral/ Has no opinion

I think all students should go to school year round (all year). 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 (vacation) for students in between.

• school should be held year round (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

I wonder who made gym class mandatory? It is an excellent idea! It is a needed break from sitting in chairs. In a recent poll (study), gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students. I wish there was gym class more often! What is the author's viewpoint about gym class?

• positive, He/She supports there being gym class every day.

• negative, He/She is against there being gym class every day.

Sometimes an author will write to persuade you. What does persuade mean?

• to make people not like something

• to make people believe the way you do

• to scare someone

• to make someone happy

I love to watch birds!  It always amazes me 
  how they can build those nests!  I like to leave 
  scraps of hair and yarn out for them to find. 
  They'll use these things and weave them into a 
  nest.  Being a parent is a hard job, and the birds 
  can use all the help they can get.
What is the author's perspective?

• Humans should help birds build their nest

• Humans should never interfere with wild animals

• Birds are interesting animals

• Birds use lots of things to build their nest

What evidence in the passage below best supports the author's view that plastic bags should be banned? Choose all that apply. Many cities across America are considering banning plastic bags at grocery stores. Supporters of these “bag bans” argue that plastic bags are using up our oil supply, filling the landfills, and polluting our environment. Plastic bags are made from petroleum products, which come from oil. It takes more than 12 million barrels of oil to create the plastic bags that are used in the United States each year. Oil is a non-renewable resource, meaning it is going to run out one day. As our oil supplies are depleting, we cannot afford to use any more than we have to. Although many plastic bags are recyclable, most people use them as a consumable product, meaning they end up throwing them away. So, a majority of the 100 billion plastic bags that are used by Americans each year end up in landfills. Plastic can take 1,000 years to decompose, overfilling our landfills.

• Oil is a non-renewable resource, meaning it is going to run out one day.

• Plastic bags are made from petroleum products, which come from oil.

• So, a majority of the 100 billion plastic bags that are used by Americans each year end up in landfills.

• It takes more than 12 million barrels of oil to create the plastic bags that are used in the United States each year. Oil is a non-renewable resource, meaning it is going to run out one day

What is the author's viewpoint on the importance of reading books?

• Reading books is a waste of time.

• Reading books is essential for personal growth.

• Reading books is only for entertainment.

• Reading books is outdated.

How does the author feel about the use of technology in education?

• Technology is harmful to education.

• Technology should be integrated into education.

• Technology is irrelevant to education.

• Technology should replace traditional teaching methods.