1. Comprehension Skill Lesson The Keeping Quilt Theme 2, Selection 1
Author’s Viewpoint
Comprehension Skill Lesson
The Keeping Quilt
Theme 2, Selection 1

2. Author’s Viewpoint Includes…
Her attitude -- what she thinks, feels, and believes.
Her purpose for writing -- why she writes the story

3. How do you figure it out?
Think about the details the author includes to make a point about a subject.

4. Who wrote The Keeping Quilt?
Patricia Polacco
She has repeated some details to emphasize an important idea.

5. What is included in the special gift she receives when she is born?
Carle
What is included in the special gift she receives when she is born?
gold
flower
salt
bread

6. When are similar gifts given?
Anna’s engagement
Carle’s wedding bouquet

7. Why do you think Patricia Polacco repeats these details?

8. Think about it…
Why does the author repeat the details about the quilt?
What is the author’s viewpoint about her family traditions?