Determining the Point of View in Informational Text

English Language Arts, Grade 7

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Author’s Position Bandwagon argument ~ says it’s popular or “everyone” is doing it Emotional argument ~ speaks to the reader’s emotions instead of to logic or reason Testimonial argument ~ persuades by using a famous person for endorsement Repetition argument ~ repeats the message over and over again Stereotyping ~ makes a statement about a group of people Facts & Figures ~ uses numbers, facts, or statistics to show how many people think like the author COMMON CORE: COMMON CORE: STRATEGIES STRATEGIES How do good readers of informational texts determine the author’s point of view? Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 91-4447
Name of text: _______________________________ Author’s Position Bandwagon argument ~ Emotional argument ~ Testimonial argument ~ Repetition argument ~ Stereotyping ~ Facts & Figures ~ COMMON CORE: COMMON CORE: STRATEGIES STRATEGIES Can you determine the author’s point of view in an informational text? Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 91-4447