RL & RI 7.6 Author's Purpose & Author's Point of View

What are invasive species?

• Non-native organisms that can cause harm to the ecosystem, economy, or human health.

• Native organisms that thrive in their natural habitat.

• Organisms that are beneficial to the ecosystem and promote biodiversity.

• Species that are endangered and require protection.

What is a primary source?

• A type of secondary source that analyzes primary data.

• An original document or firsthand account that provides direct evidence about a topic.

• A summary of research findings from multiple studies.

• A fictional account created for entertainment purposes.

What is a secondary source?

• A source that provides firsthand accounts or direct evidence.

• A source that interprets or analyzes primary sources, providing commentary or analysis on the original material.

• A source that is created at the same time as the event it describes.

• A source that summarizes information from multiple primary sources.

What is the author's purpose?

• To inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

• To summarize the main points of a text.

• To provide a detailed analysis of a topic.

• To critique the work of other authors.

What is the importance of habitat for species survival?

• Habitat provides the necessary resources for species survival, including food, shelter, and breeding grounds.

• Habitat is only important for aesthetic purposes and has no impact on species survival.

• Habitat is irrelevant to species survival as species can adapt to any environment.

• Habitat only serves as a place for species to rest and does not provide essential resources.

What is the impact of human activity on wildlife?

• Human activity leads to an increase in wildlife populations.

• Human activity has no effect on wildlife.

• Human activity, such as habitat destruction and hunting, can lead to declines in wildlife populations and loss of biodiversity.

• Human activity only affects marine wildlife, not terrestrial wildlife.

What is the author's point of view?

• The author's point of view is the perspective from which the author presents the story or information, reflecting their opinions and beliefs.

• The author's point of view is the main character's perspective in the story.

• The author's point of view is the historical context in which the story is written.

• The author's point of view is the summary of the story's plot.

What does it mean to analyze an author's argument?

• To examine the author's personal life and experiences.

• To evaluate the author's writing style and grammar.

• To examine the reasoning, evidence, and techniques used to persuade the audience.

• To summarize the author's main points without critique.

What role do details play in understanding a text?

• Details are irrelevant to understanding a text.

• Details help readers grasp the main ideas, themes, and nuances of a text, enhancing comprehension and critical thinking.

• Details only serve to confuse the reader.

• Details are only important in fiction, not in non-fiction texts.

How do invasive species affect ecosystems?

• They enhance biodiversity by introducing new species.

• They can disrupt food chains, outcompete native species for resources, and alter habitats, leading to ecological imbalance.

• They have no significant impact on native species.

• They only affect the physical environment without altering species interactions.