Demonstrate understanding that an author's individual viewpoint may differ from the general values, attitudes, and beliefs of the author's society and culture. 0701.8.18

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1. Author's Purpose and Point of View - pre test - answers on next web page [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
2. Author's Purpose and Point of View - post test - answers on next web page
3. Critical Literacy: Point of View - lesson plan helps students look at the author's purpose and viewpoint, and also recognize gaps in the text - Extension activities include debating a fairy tale using different character viewpoints.
4. "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" - by Langston Hughes - lesson plan - gain understanding on interpreting author’s viewpoint, figurative language, historical perspective, cultural perspective [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
5. Point of View Quiz - Read each group of sentences. Decide if it is written in first person or third person point of view.
6. Purpose and Point of View - Choose the correct answer for each question. self checking. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]