Point of View in Informational Text Game
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>
The author thinks cats are difficult petsThe author believes cats are better pets than other animalsThe author dislikes taking care of petsThe author has never owned a catPassage: 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>
I'm afraid of water, so I disagree about everyone needing to swimSwimming is the best exercise for everyoneEveryone must learn water safetySwimming pools are fun placesPassage: 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>
School uniforms are expensiveStudents should wear whatever they wantSchool uniforms are beneficialFashion is more important than learningPassage: 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>
Uniforms help students focus on learningUniforms make everyone look the sameUniforms save money for familiesStudents should express themselves through clothingPassage: 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>
Video games are educationalVideo games are harmfulVideo games are funVideo games improve healthPassage: 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>
Video games help me learn problem-solving skillsVideo games are always badNobody should play video gamesHomework is more fun than video gamesPassage: 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>
Recess is a waste of timeStudents should study during recessRecess time should be increasedSchools should remove recessPassage: 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>
Homework is not importantHomework is beneficial for learningStudents should never have homeworkHomework is too difficultPassage: 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>
It only includes factsIt shows personal opinions and beliefsIt has no supporting detailsIt includes picturesWhen your point of view differs from the author's, it means:
The author is wrongYou didn't read carefullyYou have different opinions based on your experiencesYou need to change your mindPerfect For:
- • Interactive classroom activities
- • Auto-graded game assignments
- • Student engagement tools
- • Fun learning at home
- • Educational screen time
- • Progress tracking
- • Interactive curriculum
- • Self-paced gaming
- • Engaging practice
Game Features:
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
