Author's Point of View Worksheet
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and analyzing author's point of view in various texts.
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Read each passage or question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Pay close attention to the author's point of view.
Passage 1: The Great Debate
The school board was debating whether to extend the school day by one hour. Mrs. Davis, a veteran teacher, argued passionately that more classroom time would significantly improve student test scores. She cited research showing a correlation between instructional hours and academic achievement. However, Mr. Chen, a parent of three students, countered that an extended day would place an undue burden on families, limiting time for extracurricular activities and family dinners. He suggested that focusing on teaching efficiency during the current school day would be more beneficial.
1. What is Mrs. Davis's point of view regarding extending the school day?
She believes it will harm family life.
She thinks it will improve student academic performance.
She feels neutral about the issue.
She wants the school day to be shorter.
2. What is Mr. Chen's point of view regarding extending the school day?
He believes it will improve student test scores.
He thinks it will negatively impact families and extracurriculars.
He supports the idea of an extended school day.
He believes teaching efficiency is not important.
3. Identify one piece of evidence Mrs. Davis uses to support her point of view.
4. Identify one piece of evidence Mr. Chen uses to support his point of view.
Passage 2: A Day at the Park
From my perch high in the oak tree, I watched the children below. They shrieked with glee as they chased each other across the lush green grass. A small dog, no bigger than a squirrel, yapped excitedly at their heels. I often wonder what it would be like to run and play so freely, without a care in the world. Being a squirrel has its advantages, of course—nuts are plentiful, and the branches offer a safe haven—but the human games look so much more exhilarating.
5. The narrator of "A Day at the Park" is a .
6. The narrator's point of view is that of a observer.
7. The narrator of "A Day at the Park" wishes they were a human child.
True
False
8. Explain how an author's point of view can influence how a story or information is presented. Provide an example from your own reading.