Analyzing Author's Opinion with Text Evidence

What is text evidence?

• The conclusion of the text

• The title of the text

• The author's main idea

• The reasons an author gives to support their opinion

Which words should you look for to identify an author's opinion?

• Could or would

• Will or shall

• Can or might

• Should or need

What is the first step in annotating a text?

• Writing a summary

• Reading the entire passage

• Highlighting the title

• Underlining important details

Why do humans need to drink water every day?

• It gives them energy

• It helps them grow

• It helps them sleep

• It makes them smarter

What is one reason the author thinks water is valuable for animals?

• It helps them fly

• It helps them sing

• It gives them energy

• It makes them colorful

How do plants get water?

• From the sun

• By rain or snow

• From the soil

• By the wind

What do nutrients from water do for plants?

• Make them taller

• Give them energy

• Change their color

• Make them smell good

Why is it important to underline details in a passage?

• To make the text easier to read

• To highlight important evidence

• To remember where you left off

• To make the text look colorful

What should you do after identifying the reasons in a passage?

• Write a summary

• Underline the reasons

• Ignore the reasons

• Rewrite the passage

What is the final step in the activity described?

• Discussing with a partner

• Writing three reasons the author gives

• Reading the passage again

• Drawing a picture