Point of View in Informational Text Game
1. Passage: Cats make the best pets because they are clean, quiet, and independent. They don't need walks and can take care of themselves when you're busy. <div> </div><div>What is the author's point of view about cats?</div>
2. Passage: Everyone should learn to swim. Swimming is not only fun but also great exercise and an important safety skill. <div><br></div><div> Which statement shows YOUR point of view might be different from the author's?</div>
3. Passage: School uniforms help students focus on learning instead of fashion. They make everyone equal and save parents money. <div> </div><div>What is the author's point of view about school uniforms?</div>
4. Passage: School uniforms help students focus on learning instead of fashion. They make everyone equal and save parents money. <div><br></div><div>If you disagree with the author about school uniforms, what might be YOUR point of view?</div>
5. Passage: Video games waste time and prevent children from doing important activities like homework and exercise. <div> </div><div>What is the author's opinion about video games?</div>
6. Passage: Video games waste time and prevent children from doing important activities like homework and exercise. <br><br><div>How might YOUR point of view differ from the author's view on video games?</div>
7. Passage: Recess should be longer because students need more time to play and exercise during the school day. <div><br></div><div>What is the author's point of view about recess?</div>
8. Passage: Homework helps students practice what they learn in school and develop good study habits. <div> </div><div>What is the author's view about homework?</div>
9. Passage: Homework helps students practice what they learn in school and develop good study habits. <div><br></div><div>How can you tell if a statement shows the author's point of view?</div>
10. When your point of view differs from the author's, it means:
ABOUT POINT OF VIEW IN INFORMATIONAL TEXT GAME
This engaging digital activity helps third-grade students master the essential skill of distinguishing between their own point of view and that of the author in informational texts. Through interactive questions based on real-world scenarios and age-appropriate passages, students learn to identify different perspectives and understand how personal experiences shape our viewpoints.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify author's point of view in informational texts
- Distinguish personal opinions from author's perspective
- Recognize how evidence supports different viewpoints
- Develop critical thinking skills through perspective analysis
Tags
point of view, author's perspective, reading comprehension, informational text, critical thinking, differentiated learning, interactive game, digital activity, reading strategies, third grade reading
