WorksheetsUnderstanding Authors Perspective
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 15mins
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Class
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1.
Author's Perspective is...
a)
The author's position within a story.
b)
The author's opinion about someone or something.
c)
Facts about the author.
d)
Language used to paint a picture in your head.
2.
Point of view is...
a)
The author's position within a story
b)
The author's opinion about someone or something.
c)
Facts about the author.
d)
Language used to paint a picture in your head.
3.
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
4.
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?
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.
5.
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?
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.
6.
The deer population
has grown tremendously in recent
years. Each year at hunting season, hunters are able to help
control the deer population and
prevent many deer from starving.
What is the author's perspective?
has grown tremendously in recent
years. Each year at hunting season, hunters are able to help
control the deer population and
prevent many deer from starving.
What is the author's perspective?
a)
The author favors deer hunting
b)
The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment
c)
The author does not favor deer hunting
d)
The author loves deer
7.
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?
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
8.
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?
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
9.
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?
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
10.
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?
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
11.
The average school day for kindergartners is getting longer, and it's paying off in improved reading skills. Public schoolchildren who attended kindergarten for a full day showed more improvement than those enrolled in half-day programs.
Which statement would the author agree with?
Which statement would the author agree with?
a)
The school day should be longer
b)
Having shorter days improves learning
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