Exploring the Author's Perspective on Country Relaxation

The video tutorial explores the concept of an author's perspective, focusing on a text about farm life. It highlights the author's viewpoint that farm life is challenging and not relaxing, contrary to common beliefs. The tutorial guides students through analyzing text evidence and understanding the author's point of view, using specific examples and questions to deepen comprehension.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• The benefits of city life

• The challenges of farm life

• The advantages of urban living

• The history of farming

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does the author aim to convey about farm life?

• It is less demanding than city life

• It is easy and fun

• It is very relaxing

• It is extremely challenging

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a task on the farm?

• Planting trees

• Shearing wool

• Milking cows

• Feeding animals

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the author's perspective on farm life?

• It is a place for rest and relaxation

• It is a place for hard work and perseverance

• It is similar to city life

• It is a place for leisure activities

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

How does the author describe the weather conditions during farm work?

• Cool and breezy

• Hot and challenging

• Mild and pleasant

• Cold and snowy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word does the author use to introduce a contrasting idea?

• Consequently

• Moreover

• However

• Therefore

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the author use to emphasize the constant nature of farm work?

• Once a week

• Every single morning and every single day

• Occasionally

• Only during harvest season

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does the author use to support their perspective on farm life?

• Personal anecdotes

• Numerous examples

• Historical data

• Scientific research

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does the author want to change about city people's view of farm life?

• That it is similar to city life

• That it is always challenging

• That it is always relaxing

• That it is easy and fun

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the final step in determining the author's perspective?

• Picking out specific evidence

• Summarizing the author's goal

• Thinking about the author's perspective

• Reading the passage

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6