Author

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Authors Viewpoint

• L. Shaw Oct. 2006

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Authors Viewpoint

• The authors opinion about a topic.
• How the author feels about a topic.

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Directions

• Read the passage.
• Look at the choices.
• Choose the best answer.
• Write your answer on the whiteboard.

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What is the authors viewpoint about gym class?

• 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!

positive
negative
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Try Again!

• Remember, the authors viewpoint tells how s/he
  feels about a subject.
• Look at his/her word choices for help.

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What is the authors viewpoint about gym class?

• Gym class is such a waste of time! What is gym
  class good for anyway? Students are better off
  learning to read and do math. Some students have
  expressed what a pain it is to remember to wear
  sneakers once a week.

positive
negative
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What is the authors viewpoint about bees?

•  Many people dont 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.

positive
negative
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What is the authors viewpoint about bees?

• Many people dont like bees. They are afraid
  of being stung. Lots of people are even allergic
  to bee stings. Then, they get a rash or take
  medicine if they get stung. Bees are always
  bothersome on a terrific summer day!

positive
negative
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What is the authors viewpoint about full day
kindergarten?

• The average school day for kindergarteners is
  getting longer, and it's paying off in improved
  reading skills. This improvement will continue
  from elementary school to HS. These children
  will be able to get better jobs when they are
  adults.

Favors full day
Not in favor of full day
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What is the authors viewpoint about full day
kindergarten?

• The trend toward full day kindergarten programs
  in public schools is taking its toll on todays
  young children.  Recent studies showing improved
  reading skills may be misleading. The improvement
  in reading is unlikely to carry on as these
  children progress through elementary school. 

Favors full day
Not in favor of full day
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What is the authors viewpoint on peoples
relationship with dolphins?

• 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.

People help dolphins.
People hurt dolphins.
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What is the authors viewpoint on peoples
relationship with dolphins?

• 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.

People help dolphins.
People hurt dolphins.
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Congratulations!

• You have learned that the authors word choices
  show how he/she feels about a topic!