Author's Perspective in Writing
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Objective
I can analyze how an author's perspective shapes the content and style of a text.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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An author's purpose influences the structure, words, and ideas within a text, especially in informational texts.
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When reading informational text, it's important to maintain a healthy skepticism by considering the author's opinions, what information they include or leave out, and the connotation of their word choices.
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Authors may use strategies like citing scientific studies or using specific word choices to influence the reader's perception and promote a particular viewpoint.
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Practice
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Explain how an author's choice of words (diction) can reveal their perspective or bias, providing an example from a text you've read recently.
Describe a situation where an author might choose to omit certain information to support a particular viewpoint. Why might they do this, and what effect could it have on the reader?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe how Wendell Apricot Jam's position as CEO of a pie advocacy network shapes the content and style of the opinion column, 'Cake Connected to Cavities and Poor Dental Health Study Finds.' Provide specific examples from the text.”
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