Sunday, 21 June 2015

AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW

Author's Point of View
                Ratna (2004:90),  said that the point of view  is the way of the author to show  a topic, story or subject. The Author’s Point of View is how the author feels about the topic and events in the writing. Are they  angry, disappointed, sorrowful, or maybe delighted, enthusiastic, or empathetic? Point of View also  position from which a writer addresses a topic to include beliefs, assumptions, and biases.
                An author’s point of view is his or her position or stance on a topic. Authors express their points of view through the kinds of words they use and by the kinds of details they include in their writing. It is important to recognize an author’s point of view when you read. Identifying an author’s point of view helps you understand the author’s position on a topic, it helps you compare it with your own position, and it may help you understand differences of opinion among authors on a topic.
                Point of view refers to the author’s opinion. The author’s point of view is his or her particular opinion or position on the topic. Point of view includes beliefs, biases and assumptions. This is the writer’s own personal way of looking at the subject. Sometimes the writer makes personal judgments that are evident in the reading.
                 Examples: a) A writer may have an opinion about how responsible young people are. From this point of view, the author assumes the best of young people. The same writer may have a strong opinion or bias against adults who do not help young people who deserve it. These beliefs, opinions, positions and biases will influence the writing. b) A writer may take the point of view that violence in schools is caused by violence in society. Writing from this point of view will show a bias against social institutions like television and movies and their influence on youth. As you read, you may have your own opinion. Pay attention to your reaction to the reading. It may help you to figure out the author’s point of view.
                                Why is Author's Purpose and Point of View an important reading strategy?
                Understanding the author’s purpose will help you identify the main idea and most important details.  
                To Entertain:  Characters, setting, problem, events, solution
                To Inform:  Who, Where, When, What, Why, How
                To Persuade: Audience, point of view, supporting reasons
                               
                                Questions that help students explore author’s viewpoint:
                1.What opinions or belief statements are evident in the article?
                2.Why do you think the author has this particular opinion or point of view?
                3.What background information about the author does the reader have that may help understand the writer’s point of view? (Point of reference) Would another author have a different point of view depending on his/her background experiences?
                4.What pictures does the author paint for a reader?
                5.What evidence did the author include to support their opinions?
                6.What facts were missing?
                7.What words and phrases did the author use to present the information? (Students collect samples of the language an author uses to identify the context in which ideas are presented.)

                8.Why did the author write this selection? Identifying the author’s purpose helps students recognize possible viewpoints, especially in persuasive writing. 

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