Authors Perspective 4th

Winter is the best season ever. It's the only time you can go sledding or build a snowman.

• The author dislikes Winter.

• The author thinks Winter is boring.

• The authors favorite season is Summer.

• The author loves Winter.

I never liked it when they started to sing. Birthday's are truly the worst. People singing, super sweet cake, and worst of all presents.

• The author enjoys birthday parties.

• The author does not like birthday parties.

• The author likes to hear people singing.

• The author loves getting presents.

Fact or opinion?

I have the best mom in the world.

• Fact

• Opinion

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

Author's perspective refers to the unique combination of...

• ideas, values and beliefs
• tone, diction, and voice
• tone, purpose, and syntax
• voice, style, and imagery

What are three reasons author's write a text?

• Predict, Inclusion, Excitement

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

• Purpose, Fun, Enjoyment

You are listing all the reasons your parents should let you have a smart phone. You are trying to ______ them.

• Inform

• Entertain

• Persuade

My class is going on a field trip today. Everyone is excited, except me. When I go on field trips I get sick on the bus and don't feel good the rest of the day. When lunch time comes I have to eat a cold, soggy sandwich. When it's finally over, we have long bus ride home.

What is the authors perspective about field trips?

• Postive

• Negative

I wonder who made gym class mandatory?  He was a great guy!  It is a welcome break from sitting in chairs.  In a recent poll, gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students.  I wish there was gym class more often! 

What’s the author's perspective about gym class?

• Positive

• Negative

"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 ..

• positive feeling about spring break

• negative feeling about spring break

• has no opinion about spring break

• doesn't care about spring break