(RI.6) The Scroll of The Author's Purpose and Perspective

The ability to determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.

The Scroll of the Author's Purpose and Perspective

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Firsthand vs Second Hand Accounts

The Author’s perspective or viewpoint is the way an author looks at a topic or the ideas being described. The author’s viewpoint includes the content of the text and the language used to present the data. Thoughtful readers decipher an author’s point of view, opinions, hypotheses, assumptions, and possible bias. Here are some questions that help explore the author’s viewpoint:What opinions or belief statements are evident in the article?Why do you think the author has this particular opinion or point of view?What background information about the author does the reader have that may help understand the writer’s point of view? (Point of reference) Would another author have a different point of view depending on his/her background experiences?What pictures does the author paint for a reader?What evidence did the author include to support their opinions?What facts were missing?What words and phrases did the author use to present the information? (Students collect samples of the language an author uses to identify the context in which ideas are presented.)Why did the author write this selection? Identifying the author’s purpose helps students recognize possible viewpoints, especially in persuasive writing.

Author's Perspective

Author's Purpose