Author's Perspective

Key Questions

• What are the key details of the text?
  • Titles
  • First & Last Sentences
  • Graphics
  • Common Words
• What's the author's purpose (inform, entertain, persuade)?
• What details did the author include and NOT include?
• What value words did the author use?
• What does the author think/feel about this topic?

Author's Perspective Map

1.Read text.

2. Read the text & identify key details:

• first sentences
• last sentences
• any opinion words or quotes.

2. Use the details to decide author's purpose (persuade, inform, entertain).

3. Use the details to decide if author's opinion is positive or negative.

4. Write author's perspective - the opinion & reason(s) for the opinion.