Exploring Author's Perspective in Literature

What is the learning target for today's lesson?

• I can summarize a passage in my own words.

• I can identify the main idea of a text.

• I can list the events in a story in chronological order.

• I can determine an author's perspective and explain their purpose for writing.

What does the term 'author's perspective' refer to?

• The characters in the story.

• The main events in a story.

• The setting of the story.

• The author's opinions or feelings about the topic.

Why do we need to act like detectives when finding the author's perspective?

• Because the author always states their opinion clearly.

• Because we need to identify the main idea.

• Because we need to summarize the text.

• Because we need to find clues in the text to infer the author's feelings.

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

• Identify the main idea.

• Read the text.

• Find the topic.

• Summarize the text.

In the example passage about winter, what is the author's perspective?

• The author finds winter boring.

• The author dislikes winter.

• The author loves winter.

• The author is neutral about winter.

Which word from the winter passage indicates a negative perspective?

• Joyful

• Beautiful

• Lifeless

• Warm

What is the topic of the passage about beach vacations?

• City tours

• Mountain trips

• Beach vacations

• Winter activities

Which word from the beach vacation passage indicates a positive perspective?

• Boring

• Dangerous

• Unforgettable

• Stressful

In the practice passage, what is the author's perspective on winter?

• The author finds winter boring.

• The author thinks winter is the best season.

• The author dislikes winter.

• The author is indifferent about winter.

Which of the following holidays is mentioned in the practice passage as occurring in winter?

• Christmas

• Halloween

• Easter

• Independence Day