Author's Viewpoint Analysis Worksheets

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Author's Viewpoint

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Grade Level7th Grade

SubjectAuthor's Viewpoint

Original Prompt

My 7th grade honors ELA students recently took a formative assessment for RI 7.6. The data was as follows. Students were most successful with distinguishing another group’s opinion from the author’s viewpoint. Students can successfully recognize argumentative language, identify claims made by groups locate explicit opinions within a text, and locate explicit opinions within a text. Students confuse topic with author’s purpose. Students interpreted the topic of the passage rather than the author’...

This learning resource focuses on understanding an author's point of view and purpose in a text. Students will learn to distinguish between the general topic, the author's purpose, and specific viewpoints, as well as how to analyze arguments and counterarguments. It emphasizes critical vocabulary such as 'topic', 'purpose', 'point of view', 'stance', and 'counterargument', aiding students in recognizing these elements in various texts. The resource includes structured practice activities like identifying claims and evidence, analyzing viewpoints, and a reflective section encouraging students to articulate their learning and consider the effectiveness of their argumentation strategies. Through reading examples and reflective questions, students will enhance their analytical skills regarding different perspectives presented in texts.

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Teaching Tips

Tip 1: Simplify Vocabulary Review

Tip 2: Use Think-Pair-Share for Analyzing Text

Tip 3: Scaffold the Quick Retrieval Practice

Tip 4: Model the Analyzing Viewpoints Activity

Tip 5: Connect to Real-Life Issues

Tip 6: Incorporate Peer Feedback During Practice

Tip 7: Use the Metacognitive Reflection as a Check-In

Tip 8: Provide Visual Cues for Counterarguments

Tip 9: Promote a Growth Mindset with Reflection

Tip 10: Use Exit Tickets for Individual Assessment