Author's Viewpoint

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 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.

Read the paragraph below and answer the question: Which of the following is NOT a detail the author uses to support their point of view?

• exercise has been proven to energize the brain

• students need time to socialize

• recess takes time away from learning

• recess can help students by allowing them to move

Read the paragraph below and answer the question: The author would most likely agree that:

• Energy efficient appliances are overpriced and not worth the cost.

• Energy-efficient upgrades are worth the high upfront costs in the long run.

• Energy-efficient upgrades make no difference in a home.

Which sentence in the passage contains the author's viewpoint about Brad Foley?

• Brad Foley should to be elected class president.

• Brad has served on the school council for the last three years.

• He was also a member of the school club that painted the wall near the library.

Which sentence in the passage contains the author's viewpoint about a python?

• The Burmese python is a snake that eats small mammals and birds.

• Some of these pythons even eat pigs.

• Seeing a Burmese python in the wild would really be super scary.

Which point of view uses the key words, I, Me, and We?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

• transition

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

• the world's oceans are only half-way polluted

• the ocean's creatures are dying because of pollution

• the oceans are just fine, Pollution is not a big problem yet.

• the oceans need to be saved immediately

Author's Point of View is....

• the author's opinion on a topic.

• the author's purpose for writing a story.

• the view out of his/her window.

• pretzels.

What is the author's viewpoint in the following statement? 'Reading fiction is essential for developing empathy and understanding different perspectives.'

• A) Fiction is a waste of time.

• B) Reading fiction is crucial for empathy.

• C) Non-fiction is more important than fiction.

• D) Fiction should be banned in schools.

Which sentence best reflects the author's viewpoint? 'The government should invest more in renewable energy to combat climate change.'

• A) Renewable energy is too expensive.

• B) Climate change is not a real issue.

• C) Investment in renewable energy is necessary.

• D) Fossil fuels are the future.