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RI.5.6

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
I love to watch birds!  It always amazes me 
  how they can build those nests!  I like to leave 
  scraps of hair and yarn out for them to find. 
  They'll use these things and weave them into a 
  nest.  Being a parent is a hard job, and the birds 
  can use all the help they can get.
What is the author's perspective?
a)
Humans should help birds build their nest
b)
Humans should never interfere with wild animals
c)
Birds are interesting animals
d)
Birds use lots of things to build their nest
2.
Deer are beautiful creatures. 
They are so graceful to watch as 
they run through the forest.  It's 
hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the author's perspective?
a)
The author favors deer hunting
b)
The author thinks there are too many deer
c)
The author does not favor deer hunting
d)
The author thinks deer harm the environment
3.
Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness 
 of humans.  Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean 
 water, polluting the dolphins' environment.
What is the author's perspective?
a)
Thea author's favorite animal is a dolphin
b)
The author thinks that humans harm dolphins
c)
The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous
d)
The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.
4.
I wonder who 
 invented paper plates?  He was a
 clever guy!  Imagine having to lug heavy plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again.
What is the author's perspective?
a)
The author thinks that disposable products are harming the environment. 
b)
The author thinks that disposable products are wonderful.
5.
Many cities have aquariums that have adopted 
orphaned dolphins found in the ocean. Many of these dolphins were wounded and would not have
survived alone. Because of the kindness of humans these animals are alive today.
What is the author's perspective?
a)
The author thinks that people are harmful to dolphins
b)
The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins 
c)
The author loves dolphins
d)
The author is not a fan of dolphins
6.
Landfills are overflowing with the garbage 
created by fast food restaurants and individuals too lazy to wash their dishes.  The earth is 
becoming polluted.  Wouldn't it be nice if people would go back to eating at home and washing 
dishes?
Which statement do you think the author would agree with?
a)
People should not use disposable products
b)
People should never wash dishes
c)
People should only use disposable products
7.
   I wonder who made gym class mandatory?  He was a great guy!  It is a welcome break from sitting in chairs.  In a recent poll, gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students.  I wish there was gym class more often! 
Which statement do you think the author would agree with?
a)
The time for recess should be longer
b)
Recess should be given for shorter time periods
8.

Speed eating, also known as competitive eating, lasts about fifteen minutes. The person who can eat the most is declared the winner and usually receives a monetary prize.

a)

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

b)

B)The

author has a negative feeling about the topic.

c)

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

9.

Landfills are overflowing with garbage created by people who are too lazy to recycle single use plastic water bottles. Those individuals should purchase refillable bottles or recycle the plastic bottles. It is easy to recycle and it is the responsible thing to do.

a)

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

b)

B)The author has a negative feeling about the topic.

c)

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

10.

Single-use bottled water is commonly derived from a municipal water source and goes through a purification process that uses charcoal filtration and reverse-osmosis.

a)

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

b)

B)The

author has a negative feeling about the topic.

c)

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

11.

The penny has outstayed its welcome in the United States. Pennies are obsolete. You cannot use a penny in most vending machines or to pay your way on most public transportation.

a)

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

b)

B)The author has a negative feeling about the topic.

c)

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

12.

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.


What is the author's point of view on running?

a)

The author believes running is a time to think.

b)

The author dreads having to run.

c)

The author likes running but would rather be doing something else.