1. Get Ready for Class Put your Homework in the PURPLE tray.
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2. All you need to know about Author’s Purpose, Position
and Point of View
in a nonfiction text
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3. What will we learn today?
We will learn how to identify the author’s purpose for writing different texts.
We will learn that one author’s position can differ from another.
We will learn how the
author’s viewpoint
affects the text.
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4. What is Author’s Purpose? The author’s purpose is the
Everything you read has a purpose.
When authors write books, magazines, newspapers, on-line articles, even commercials,
they choose their words for a purpose.
The author’s purpose is the
reason for writing the text:
to Persuade, Inform, or Entertain.
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5. Author’s Purpose to persuade
When the author’s purpose is to persuade, the author wants the reader to side with his or her position.
A persuasive text contains facts and the author’s opinion.
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With persuasive texts, the author’s position
is for or against the issue or topic.

6. Author’s Purpose to inform
If the author’s purpose is to inform, the reader learns something from the text.
Informational texts often include:
 Facts  Details  Instructions
 Descriptions  Explanations
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7. Author’s Purpose to entertain
If the author’s purpose is to
entertain, an author writes
to interest the reader.
Not all entertaining texts are funny.
Chasing Lincoln’s Killer was
written for entertainment,
but the story is serious.
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8. Can a text have 2 purposes?
YES! Some texts will
have two purposes.
For example, if an article
is about eating healthy, it
will try to persuade you
to eat your vegetables
and inform you about the different types
of food groups.
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9. Practice Time What is the author’s purpose?

10. What is the author’s purpose?
It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.

11. ENTERTAIN

12. What is the author’s purpose?
The Slim-O-Matic will cause you to lose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today.

13. PERSUADE

14. What is the author’s purpose?
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.

15. INFORM

16. What is the author’s purpose?
HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ this week. Come and buy yours today!

17. PERSUADE

18. What is the author’s purpose?
Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting.

19. INFORM

20. What is the author’s purpose?
Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet!

21. ENTERTAIN

22. An author’s Point of View in nonfiction
Depending on the topic and purpose, nonfiction writers write in different points of view.
An author’s Point of View in nonfiction
First Person - (I, we)
Examples - autobiographies,
memoirs, speeches
Second Person - (you, your)
Examples – instructions,
recipes, advice
Third Person - (he, she, it, they)
Examples – news articles, encyclopedias

23. Third Person POV (he, she, it, they)
Remember there are 3 types of Third Person Narration
Third Person POV (he, she, it, they)
Third Person OBJECTIVE
The narrator remains a detached observer, telling only the story’s action and dialogue (the hidden camera)
Third Person LIMITED
The narrator tells the story from the viewpoint of ONE character in the story. Lets the reader know what ONE character thinks, sees, knows, hears, and feels.
Third Person OMNISCIENT
The narrator has unlimited knowledge and can describe EVERY character’s thoughts, and interpret their behaviors. (all knowing God like narrator)

24. Practice Time Identify which point of view narration was used to write the following passages.

25. What POV narration is used?
. Brian could not bear to be on the roof of the skyscraper any longer. He wasn't usually afraid of heights, but the wind was so strong and Rufus kept messing with him. "Would you try to land on your feet or your head?" Rufus asked with a straight face. Rufus could tell that he was getting to Brian, which only encouraged him to keep going. "Let's go look over the edge, Brian," suggested Rufus, knowing full well that Brian would refuse.

26. Third Person Omniscient

27. What POV narration is used?
The stars were burning brightly in the night sky. The evening breeze felt cool on my skin. It was the last night of summer break and I was calm, oddly calm. It's not that I was excited to go back to school. I wasn't. School is a lot of work for me. But I was excited to see my friends again, and I knew that she would be there.

28. First Person

29. What POV narration is used?
It was noon. The sun was high in the blue sky. The air was filled with the sounds of lawn mowers and birds chirping. A door opened. A young boy walked outside. A woman's voice could be heard from the house yelling, "Wait for me, Michael." The young boy did not wait. He ran to the sidewalk and began jumping. "Yeah! Yeah! Machine gun!" he yelled, pointing an invisible gun in all directions. He took imaginary shots every few seconds and pantomimed the recoil.

30. Third Person Objective

31. What POV narration is used?
Chad tightened his grip on the rope. He could feel his fingers weakening. "Come on, Chad! Pull! We're losing ground!" shouted his teammate George. Chad gazed at the mud puddle toward which he and George were being dragged. Then he looked up at his opponents. They were screaming something, but Chad couldn't quite hear it. The muscles in his arms and shoulders were tightening. "It's now or never!" George shouted. Chad dug his heels in the dirt and pulled with all his strength.

32. Third Person Limited

33. What POV narration is used?
Grilling chicken is easy. First, give yourself plenty of time. If the temperature rises much past 350 degrees, you may burn your chicken. So, keep the temperature low, and give yourself plenty of time to cook the chicken. Set your burners on low and leave the chicken on the top rack. Flip your chicken every 15 to 20 minutes. During final twenty minutes of cooking, brush some barbeque sauce on your chicken. Now prepare to eat a delicious meal!

34. Second Person

35. What POV narration is used?
Chuck analyzed the engine. With his experienced gaze, he was able to tell that the vehicle needed a fan belt. He figured that the job would take twenty minutes and cost about ten dollars, but he had bills to pay. He summoned the customer over to him with a wave. "Ma'am," he said, "your vehicle needs a new radiator. It's going to take about four hours and cost around five hundred dollars, he lied. The woman smiled. "So I get my car back tonight?" she asked. "That shouldn't be a problem," replied Chuck. The woman, still smiling, said, "Thanks, Chuck. You're a good guy." Chuck felt a little guilty, but he smiled back at her and said, "You're so welcome."

36. Third Person Limited

37. Author’s Perspective
The terms PERSPECTIVE, VIEWPOINT, POSITION, and POINT OF VIEW can mean the same thing.
All of these terms refer to the author’s opinion about a topic.
The author’s viewpoint/perspective effects what the writer says about the topic and how he or she says it.

38. An author’s PERSPECTIVE in nonfiction
Authors want their readers to see
the topic from their point of view/perspective,
through their eyes, from their outlook.
In nonfiction, point of view is the perspective the author is writing from.
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39. Tips to Identify Author’s Perspective
Use CONTEXT CLUES to identify the author’s perspective.
Look for positive and negative words
Positive perceptions = positive words
Negative perceptions = negative words
Remember TONE is the author’s attitude toward a topic. The tone will help you to identify the author’s viewpoint on the topic.
Knowing the author’s viewpoint helps you interpret the information carefully and question what the author may or may not be telling you.

40. Author’s Viewpoint The author’s opinion about a topic.
How the author feels about a topic.

41. Practice Time
Read the passage.
Decide if it has a positive or negative tone (viewpoint).

42. What is the author’s viewpoint about gym class?
I wonder who made gym class mandatory? He was a great guy!  It is a welcome break from sitting in chairs. In a recent poll, gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students. I wish there was gym class more often!

43. POSITIVE
I wonder who made gym class mandatory? He was a great guy!  It is a welcome break from sitting in chairs. In a recent poll, gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students. I wish there was gym class more often!

44. What is the author’s viewpoint about full day kindergarten?
The average school day for kindergarteners is getting longer, and it's paying off in improved reading skills. This improvement will continue from elementary school to HS. These children will be able to get better jobs when they are adults.

45. POSITIVE – In Favor of Full Day Kindergarten
The average school day for kindergarteners is getting longer, and it's paying off in improved reading skills. This improvement will continue from elementary school to HS. These children will be able to get better jobs when they are adults.

46. What is the author’s viewpoint about bees?
Many people don’t like bees. They are afraid of being stung. Lots of people are even allergic to bee stings. Then, they get a rash or take medicine if they get stung. Bees are always bothersome on a terrific summer day!

47. NEGATIVE
Many people don’t like bees. They are afraid of being stung. Lots of people are even allergic to bee stings. Then, they get a rash or take medicine if they get stung. Bees are always bothersome on a terrific summer day!

48. What is the author’s viewpoint on people’s relationship with dolphins?
Many cities have aquariums that have adopted orphaned dolphins found in the ocean.  Many of these dolphins  were wounded and would not have  survived alone.  Because of the  kindness of humans these animals  are alive today.

49. POSITIVE – People Help Dolphins
Many cities have aquariums that have adopted orphaned dolphins found in the ocean.  Many of these dolphins  were wounded and would not have  survived alone.  Because of the  kindness of humans these animals  are alive today.

50. What is the author’s viewpoint about bees?
 Many people don’t like bees. However, without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers or fruits. When bees drink nectar from flowers, they carry away pollen. Bees leave the pollen on the next plant they visit. This helps create necessary new plants.

51. POSITIVE
 Many people don’t like bees. However, without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers or fruits. When bees drink nectar from flowers, they carry away pollen. Bees leave the pollen on the next plant they visit. This helps create necessary new plants.

52. What is the author’s viewpoint about gym class?
Gym class is such a waste of time! What is gym class good for anyway? Students are better off learning to read and do math. Some students have expressed what a pain it is to remember to wear sneakers once a week.

53. NEGATIVE
Gym class is such a waste of time! What is gym class good for anyway? Students are better off learning to read and do math. Some students have expressed what a pain it is to remember to wear sneakers once a week.

54. What is the author’s viewpoint about full day kindergarten?
The trend toward full day kindergarten programs in public schools is taking its toll on today’s young children.  Recent studies showing improved reading skills may be misleading. The improvement in reading is unlikely to carry on as these children progress through elementary school. 

55. NEGATIVE – Does not favor full day kindergarten
The trend toward full day kindergarten programs in public schools is taking its toll on today’s young children.  Recent studies showing improved reading skills may be misleading. The improvement in reading is unlikely to carry on as these children progress through elementary school. 

56. What is the author’s viewpoint on people’s relationship with dolphins?
Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness of humans.  Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean water, polluting the dolphins' environment.

57. NEGATIVE – People hurt dolphins
Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness of humans.  Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean water, polluting the dolphins' environment.

58. Now Let’s Practice Identifying the Author’s Purpose and Perspective as we might see it on iLEARN

59. A wave is any movement that carries energy
A wave is any movement that carries energy. Some waves carry energy through water. Others carry energy through gases, like air, or solid materials. If you drop a rock into a pool of water, a wave, or ripple of energy, skims across the pool's surface. In the same way, an underwater earthquake can release energy into ocean water. Then it carries a giant wave, or tsunami, across the surface until it hits land.   If you hear a clap of thunder, sound waves (or vibrations) have carried the crashing BOOM to your ears. Sound waves speed through the air at about 1,100 feet (335 meters) per second.   Light also travels through the air in waves. They travel at more than 186,000 miles (300 million meters) per second. So the light waves from a flash of lightning reach your eyes before that clap of thunder reaches your ears!   Electrons travel in waves, too. They move back and forth in a solid wire, sending waves of electricity so you can turn on a light during the storm!