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Flashcard 1: What is your point of view as a reader when you read an informational text?
Answer: Your own opinion or attitude about the topic. Based on your personal thoughts and experiences.
Flashcard 2: Identify the signal word that often introduces a reason supporting an author’s viewpoint.
Answer: “Because.”. Introduces explanations for opinions.
Flashcard 3: Identify the best evidence type to cite when explaining the author’s viewpoint.
Answer: A specific sentence or detail from the text. Direct quotes prove what the author actually wrote.
Flashcard 4: Which option is the best way to show you can distinguish viewpoints in writing?
Answer: State the author’s view, then state your own view separately. Shows clear distinction between two perspectives.
Flashcard 5: Identify whether this is author or reader: “The text makes me think biking is safer than driving.”
Answer: Reader’s point of view. "Makes me think" shows personal interpretation.
Flashcard 6: Identify the author’s viewpoint: “Electric cars are a smart choice for families.”
Answer: The author thinks electric cars are a good choice. "Smart choice" reveals the author's positive opinion.
Flashcard 7: Which choice best completes an author-view sentence: “The author’s viewpoint is that .”?
Answer: A statement of what the author thinks about the topic. Completes with the author's opinion from the text.
Flashcard 8: Which choice best completes a reader-response sentence about your view: “In my opinion, .”?
Answer: A statement of what you think about the topic. Completes with your personal opinion.
Flashcard 9: Identify the author’s viewpoint in this line: “Students should have more recess each day.”
Answer: The author supports having more recess. "Should" indicates the author's opinion.
Flashcard 10: Identify the author’s viewpoint in this line: “Recycling is essential for a clean future.”
Answer: The author believes recycling is very important. "Essential" shows the author's strong opinion.
Flashcard 11: Which sentence shows your point of view: “I agree because…” or “The text explains…”?
Answer: “I agree because…”. Uses first person to express personal thoughts.
Flashcard 12: Which sentence shows the author’s point of view: “I think…” or “The author believes…”?
Answer: “The author believes…”. Attributes the viewpoint to the writer, not yourself.
Flashcard 13: Identify the best question to ask to separate your view from the author’s view.
Answer: “Do I agree with what the author thinks?”. Helps identify where your thoughts differ from the author's.
Flashcard 14: What is the main difference between a fact and an opinion?
Answer: A fact is provable; an opinion is a belief or judgment. Facts have evidence; opinions are personal views.
Flashcard 15: Which option is an opinion: “Water freezes at 32°F” or “Winter is the worst season”?
Answer: “Winter is the worst season.”. Expresses a personal judgment that can't be proven.
Flashcard 16: Which option is a fact: “Dogs are helpful animals” or “Many dogs are trained as guides”?
Answer: “Many dogs are trained as guides.”. This can be verified and proven true.
Flashcard 17: Identify the clue that most often signals an author’s opinion in a text.
Answer: Opinion words such as “best,” “should,” or “important.”. These subjective words express personal judgments.
Flashcard 18: What is the author’s point of view in an informational text?
Answer: The author’s opinion or attitude about the topic. Reflects what the writer thinks or feels about the subject.
Flashcard 19: What is the meaning of distinguish in the skill “distinguish points of view”?
Answer: To tell how two points of view are different. Means to recognize and explain differences between viewpoints.
Flashcard 20: What is the meaning of your own point of view when reading an informational text?
Answer: Your thoughts, feelings, and opinions about the topic. Reflects your personal perspective as the reader.
Flashcard 21: Which option is the best way to show you can distinguish both points of view in writing?
Answer: State the author’s view, then state your view separately. Shows you can identify and compare both perspectives.
Flashcard 22: Which question best helps you identify the author's point of view?
Answer: How does the author feel about the topic. Focuses on the author's emotions and beliefs about the subject.
Flashcard 23: Which question best helps you identify your own point of view about a topic?
Answer: What do I think or feel about the topic. Helps you reflect on your personal response to the text.
Flashcard 24: Which statement is the author's point of view: “Recycling is important because it helps the Earth.”?
Answer: “Recycling is important because it helps the Earth.”. Shows opinion with "important" and gives a reason.
Flashcard 25: Identify the author opinion word in this sentence: “This is a wonderful solution to pollution.”
Answer: wonderful. Expresses a positive judgment, not a fact.
Flashcard 26: Identify the author opinion word in this sentence: “The most harmful litter is plastic.”
Answer: most harmful. Shows negative judgment using superlative "most."
Flashcard 27: Which sentence is a fact, not a point of view: “The river is 50 miles long.”?
Answer: It is a fact. Can be measured or proven true.
Flashcard 28: Which sentence shows a point of view, not a fact: “The river is beautiful.”?
Answer: It is a point of view. "Beautiful" expresses personal judgment, not fact.
Flashcard 29: Which option is a good sentence starter for your own point of view?
Answer: “I think…”. Signals you're sharing your personal opinion.
Flashcard 30: Which option is a good sentence starter for the author's point of view?
Answer: “The author believes…”. Shows you're describing what the author thinks.