Distinguish Poiints of View - 3rd Grade Reading
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What is your point of view as a reader when you read an informational text?
What is your point of view as a reader when you read an informational text?
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Your own opinion or attitude about the topic. Based on your personal thoughts and experiences.
Your own opinion or attitude about the topic. Based on your personal thoughts and experiences.
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Identify the signal word that often introduces a reason supporting an author’s viewpoint.
Identify the signal word that often introduces a reason supporting an author’s viewpoint.
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“Because.”. Introduces explanations for opinions.
“Because.”. Introduces explanations for opinions.
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Identify the best evidence type to cite when explaining the author’s viewpoint.
Identify the best evidence type to cite when explaining the author’s viewpoint.
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A specific sentence or detail from the text. Direct quotes prove what the author actually wrote.
A specific sentence or detail from the text. Direct quotes prove what the author actually wrote.
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Which option is the best way to show you can distinguish viewpoints in writing?
Which option is the best way to show you can distinguish viewpoints in writing?
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State the author’s view, then state your own view separately. Shows clear distinction between two perspectives.
State the author’s view, then state your own view separately. Shows clear distinction between two perspectives.
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Identify whether this is author or reader: “The text makes me think biking is safer than driving.”
Identify whether this is author or reader: “The text makes me think biking is safer than driving.”
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Reader’s point of view. "Makes me think" shows personal interpretation.
Reader’s point of view. "Makes me think" shows personal interpretation.
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Identify the author’s viewpoint: “Electric cars are a smart choice for families.”
Identify the author’s viewpoint: “Electric cars are a smart choice for families.”
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The author thinks electric cars are a good choice. "Smart choice" reveals the author's positive opinion.
The author thinks electric cars are a good choice. "Smart choice" reveals the author's positive opinion.
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Which choice best completes an author-view sentence: “The author’s viewpoint is that ___.”?
Which choice best completes an author-view sentence: “The author’s viewpoint is that ___.”?
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A statement of what the author thinks about the topic. Completes with the author's opinion from the text.
A statement of what the author thinks about the topic. Completes with the author's opinion from the text.
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Which choice best completes a reader-response sentence about your view: “In my opinion, ___.”?
Which choice best completes a reader-response sentence about your view: “In my opinion, ___.”?
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A statement of what you think about the topic. Completes with your personal opinion.
A statement of what you think about the topic. Completes with your personal opinion.
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Identify the author’s viewpoint in this line: “Students should have more recess each day.”
Identify the author’s viewpoint in this line: “Students should have more recess each day.”
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The author supports having more recess. "Should" indicates the author's opinion.
The author supports having more recess. "Should" indicates the author's opinion.
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Identify the author’s viewpoint in this line: “Recycling is essential for a clean future.”
Identify the author’s viewpoint in this line: “Recycling is essential for a clean future.”
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The author believes recycling is very important. "Essential" shows the author's strong opinion.
The author believes recycling is very important. "Essential" shows the author's strong opinion.
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Which sentence shows your point of view: “I agree because…” or “The text explains…”?
Which sentence shows your point of view: “I agree because…” or “The text explains…”?
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“I agree because…”. Uses first person to express personal thoughts.
“I agree because…”. Uses first person to express personal thoughts.
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Which sentence shows the author’s point of view: “I think…” or “The author believes…”?
Which sentence shows the author’s point of view: “I think…” or “The author believes…”?
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“The author believes…”. Attributes the viewpoint to the writer, not yourself.
“The author believes…”. Attributes the viewpoint to the writer, not yourself.
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Identify the best question to ask to separate your view from the author’s view.
Identify the best question to ask to separate your view from the author’s view.
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“Do I agree with what the author thinks?”. Helps identify where your thoughts differ from the author's.
“Do I agree with what the author thinks?”. Helps identify where your thoughts differ from the author's.
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What is the main difference between a fact and an opinion?
What is the main difference between a fact and an opinion?
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A fact is provable; an opinion is a belief or judgment. Facts have evidence; opinions are personal views.
A fact is provable; an opinion is a belief or judgment. Facts have evidence; opinions are personal views.
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Which option is an opinion: “Water freezes at 32°F” or “Winter is the worst season”?
Which option is an opinion: “Water freezes at 32°F” or “Winter is the worst season”?
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“Winter is the worst season.”. Expresses a personal judgment that can't be proven.
“Winter is the worst season.”. Expresses a personal judgment that can't be proven.
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