As I walked through my bedroom door, my mom came to stand beside me. The walls, once decorated with posters, and the bookshelves once packed with toys and games, were now barren. Only two boxes remained - an old collection of toys and one last box ready to go with me to college. Mom gasped and threw her arms around me as she saw the empty room. My excitement was dampened when I realized how sad my mom was to see me go. I couldn't believe today was the day I would be leaving for college, and even though I was excited, I sure was going to miss my family. What is the author's purpose?

People who are deaf are unable to hear noises, so when people talk, they cannot hear them. They have adapted to this disability by using sign language to communicate. Sign language is the use of hands and arms to speak. Different hand movements can represent different words. Some words that don't have a hand movement are spelled out using the alphabet in sign language, such as names and places. Learning sign language is a great way to be able to communicate with people who are deaf. What is the author's purpose?

If there is one thing all middle school students should avoid, it should be doing laundry. First of all, laundry is something that your mother should be doing for you. Does your mom even realize how much work it is being a student? Secondly, you have so many demands from your social schedule, that it is nearly impossible to keep up with the ever growing pile of dirty clothes. Finally, your mom loves you dearly, so it is her duty to keep your clothes clean. What is the author's purpose?

Students spend 13 years of their lives getting a public education - more if they go to preschool. All those years are spent on things like homework, testing, reading books, completing math problems, and other time consuming activities that help people learn. Is all this time spent on learning really worth it? Many people have jobs that do not require much education. For example, people who play professional basketball or football would have been better off with less time in school. Also, famous singers like Nicki Minaj and Jason Derulo didn't need to learn algebra in order to be successful. Our society puts too much emphasis on learning, and instead, should focus more on teaching kids to become famous. What is the author's purpose?

There are many schools throughout the world that require school uniforms. A school uniform is a standard of dressing specifically for school. It is different from a dress code because a dress code restricts what students can wear. A uniform is much more specific. School uniforms can vary from school to school. Some schools require white button up shirts for boys and pleated skirts for girls. Other schools will ask that students wear collared shirts. Some might even require a tie. All these uniforms are required for a good reason. By taking the emphasis off clothing, students can focus on their work. They do not focus on what they are wearing. Studies have shown that student performance is higher in schools with uniforms. It also helps to eliminate any judgements based upon clothing. It can also help many students "fit in" better. Many parents are fans of school uniforms as well. Students also will not have to spend time deciding what to wear to school because it is the same each day. What is the author's purpose?

The way an author feels about a topic in the text is the author's _____.

How can readers determine the author's perspective? ***Select ALL that apply***

Author's perspective is NOT _____. ***There are TWO correct answers.***

When an author shows how he or she feels about a topic they are writing about, it is called ____.

Bias means

Which statement is clearly biased?

What is the author’s purpose in writing the article?

Florida businesses will lose more money from crime this year than they'll spend on water, gas and electricity. This is according to a study released Tuesday. From shoplifting to employee theft, crime is expected to cost Florida

businesses $27.4 billion. The cost is twice that of residential crime, according to the report issued by Attorney General Charlie Crist and a law enforcement/industry coalition.

The biggest perpetrators, surprisingly, are not robbers and burglars. Rather, they are rogue employees, pilfering everything from stock inventory and office

supplies to company accounts and confidential data. More than $13 billion in losses -- almost half of Florida's annual total -- are attributed to those inside jobs, the study said. State officials said they are launching a campaign to

inform the public and business community about the problem.

Based on this paragraph, the author's stance aligns with which of the following?

The national Parks System costs $1.2 billion annually to operate. Of that amount, $900,000 is spent on costs associated with visitors. The system has 368 locations, including major parks, such as the Grand Canyon, and small, specialized parks that feature one thing. We need to reexamine the type and quality of parks paid for by federal dollars. An independent commission could review the parks and determine whether or not they all should be kept open and what level of fees should be charged to park users. Currently, the people who use parks pay less than ten percent of the costs of operating them.

What is the author’s purpose in writing this selection?

People are concerned that irradiated food will lead to an increase in cancer. But what about the benefits of reduced toxins, food decontamination, and a longer shelf life? Have x-rays cause people to become radioactive? Irradiation eliminates poisonous toxins and microorganisms. Scientists have found more of a chemical reaction in frozen and canned food than in food that has been irradiated. Sixty-seven percent of consumers would be willing to pay more for chicken that has significantly fewer toxins, according to a recent survey.

What are types of author's purpose?

What is the author's perspective on school uniforms?

A shirt, tie and blazer may not be the ingredients for my favourite outfit, but if I were given the choice, I wouldn't throw away the idea of school uniform. Wearing a uniform is a badge of pride, creates an identity for a school and is an important part of being a school student.

Why is it important for readers to understand an author’s purpose for their writing?

How can we identify the author's purpose for writing something?

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. Becoming a parent is a hard job, and the birds can use all the help they can to get ready.

What is the author's perspective?

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?

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?

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?