An advertisement for Nike shoes claiming that wearing the shoes will make you faster.

The Museum of Science and Industry's website

A Wikipedia post with an author that you have looked up and verified, date, and citations/sources listed

What source isn't credible?

How can you tell if an author is credible?

favoring something because of a special interest you have towards the subject or personal feelings towards the subject.

What does "objective" mean?

You just finished reading a magazine article that included some alarming statistics about pollution and how people are damaging the planet with everyday decisions that they make. The article also includes some suggestions on how you can help improve the Earth's situation for future generations.

The author's primary purpose for writing this article is most likely:

Are you between the ages of 7-12? If so, you should be getting between 10-11 hours of sleep each night. Studies have found that kids who get enough sleep at night are more alert for learning, are less likely to get sick, and simply feel better. So, go to bed early tonight!

The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:

You have just read a chapter in your science book about the benefits of good nutrition. You learned that eating the right foods and the right amounts of food helps people control their weight and reduce their risk of other health problems, like heart disease and diabetes.

The author's primary purpose for writing this chapter is most likely:

With each step, Hannah could more strongly detect the scent of fresh paint. Her mother’s hands and voice guided her up the stairs and down the hall. The blindfold was loosened and removed from Hannah’s face. The bedroom she saw in front of her had bright pink walls and crisp white furniture. The curtains were pulled back to allow the warm sunshine to blanket the space. Her newly redecorated room was even better than she dreamt it would be!

The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:

You and your mom have decided to train for your first 5K road race. You google “How to train for your first 5K” and arrive at a website with correct running form and breathing guidelines, nutritional tips, and a complete 9-week training schedule.

The author’s primary purpose for making this website is most likely:

GET THE POINT

When you’re scribbling a note with a pencil, do you ever wonder what this handy tool is made from? To get right to the point, a pencil is made of a number of materials. The inside is made of graphite that is made stronger with clay. Its wooden outside comes from cedar trees. The yellow paint on the wood is made from minerals, while the metal brand at one end is aluminum. Should you make a mistake while writing, use the eraser. Is main materials are soybean oil and latex.

The author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to

As I grazed in the field, I realized that there were not any other animals around. I had a weird feeling that something was wrong. The other animals that are usually making noises are all silent. The rustling from my hooves are the only sound. I see a shadow up in a tree. I feel afraid and uneasy. I think that is is unsafe here, so I am going to run away.

From what/whose perspective is the passage written?

I wonder who invented putting water into plastic bottles? Water bottles are disposable which means that they can be thrown away. Landfills are overflowing with garbage because people are too lazy to fill a reusable cup with water. Recycling has been set up, but many people do not recycle all of the water bottles that they use. The earth is being polluted with all the used water bottles.

What is the author's perspective?

"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 ..

"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!"

The author's view point about recess is that...

The author's viewpoint, or point of view, is about the author's feelings, beliefs, or opinion about a certain topic. True of False?

The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! From their traditional enclaves in the western desert, these opportunistic canines have now invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, vacant lots, and now perhaps the downtown areas of major cities. Homeowners report losing cats and dogs to the beasts, and young children are under attack. Enough is enough. Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs. That is the only way to decrease the number of coyotes to a manageable level.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?

I wonder who made gym class mandatory? It is an excellent idea! It is a needed break from sitting in chairs. In a recent poll (study), gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students. I wish there was gym class more often! What is the author's viewpoint about gym class?

Many people don't like bees. However, without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers or fruits. When bees drink nectar from flowers, they carry away pollen. Bees leave the pollen on the next plant they visit. This helps create necessary new plants. What is the author's viewpoint about bees?

What is this author's point of view... Are the world's oceans polluted (contaminated)? This is a question many experts have asked. There are signs of pollution in our oceans, such as a large floating body (mass) of plastic and garbage in the Pacific Ocean. There have also been oil (petroleum) spills around the world that have caused harm. However, I don't feel like these issues (problems) have hurt the oceans to the point of worry. Animals and fish are still surviving, and when I go to the beach I don't find myself swimming in plastic.

the quality of being believable or trustworthy

informational literature that does not includes a writer's opinions and feelings; factual

A statement that can be proved

numerical data

to repeat exactly what someone else has said or written

a specific case used to illustrate or represent a group of people, ideas, conditions, experiences, or the like

a point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed, physically or mentally

a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

proof, usually found directly in the text

an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward

A counterargument, especially in debate

An original document containing the observations, ideas, and conclusions of an individual. It is a firsthand account presented by someone present or actively participating in the event. Examples include manuscripts, photographs, oral histories, and personal journals.

A secondhand account of an event or a retelling of another person's observations written by someone who did not witness or actually participate in the events. Includes sources that combine, synthesize, and or interpret information from primary sources. Examples include encyclopedias, textbooks, and reviews.

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another

I wonder who invented putting water into plastic bottles? Water bottles are disposable which means that they can be thrown away. Landfills are overflowing with garbage because people are too lazy to fill a reusable cup with water. Recycling has been set up, but many people do not recycle all of the water bottles that they use. The earth is being polluted with all the used water bottles.

What is the author's perspective?