RI06
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.
Define key words in standard Acknowledge: accept or admit the existence or truth of Conflicting evidence Evidence that goes against the author’s point of view
What is author’s purpose? It is the author’s reason for writing
What are 3 common purposes for writing? Persuade Inform entertain
Complete author’s purpose handout You do Complete author’s purpose handout
What is point of View? The position an author takes on a subject In other words, the opinion or perspective an author has on a subject.
What is bias? When an author is partial or favors a person, group, side over another in a controversy
What is an example of bias? Why would a medical doctor be in favor of vaccinating children? Write a response to this question.