Author's Perspective and Conflicting Evidence
8th Grade · ELA · 20 min· Determine An Author’s Perspective Or Purpose In A Text, And Analyze How The Author Acknowledges And Responds To Conflicting Evidence Or Viewpoints
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Learning Objective
I can identify the author's perspective and analyze how they address conflicting viewpoints in a text.
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Authors structure their texts, words, and ideas with a specific purpose in mind, which may influence the information shared and the reader's understanding.
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When reading informational text, it's important to maintain healthy skepticism by asking questions about the author's opinion, included or omitted information, word connotations, and overall tone.
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An author's purpose can range from straightforwardly informing to persuading, and it's important to analyze the text for potential biases or hidden agendas.
