Determining the author’s point of view or perspective can be a challenging non-fiction reading comprehension concept for middle school ELA students to grasp. I’ve found that using a thought-provoking and real-world topic helps engage students in critical thinking while they analyze a nonfiction text to determine the author’s point of view. The Analyzing Author’s Point of View nonfiction lesson centers around the article, “Animal Testing: Scientific Research or Animal Cruelty?”. This nonfiction lesson includes a close reading unit with point of view worksheets that contain collaborative activities that will get students excited to analyze a complex text.
⛔ This nonfiction reading comprehension resource provides students with opportunities to:
• Identify the key ideas and supporting details
• Read and annotate a nonfiction article
• Identify relevant text evidence in the article
• Carefully examine the evidence presented by the author for both sides of the debate.
• Use text evidence to infer/determine the author’s position on animal testing
• Create a logical writing response that identifies the author’s point of view and support their response with text evidence and explanations.
✍ What’s Included:
1. Close Reading Materials
• Double Entry Journal
2. Constructed Response Activity
• Opinion-Proof Organizer
• Writing Criteria and Samples
• Self and Peer Assessment Guide
3. Multiple Choice and Short Answer Assessment with Answer Key
4. PowerPoint Presentation: Guided Lesson Presentations
5. Answer Keys and Teacher Models
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Resource:
✅ Teacher Guide with Clear Directions & Tips
✅ Scaffolded Strategies and Activities for ALL Learners
✅ Step-by-Step Student Instructions
✅ Engaging and Relevant Topic for Students
✋ How Can You Use This Nonfiction Lesson?
– Whole Group Teaching
– Small Group Remediations
– Intervention Activities
– Learning Stations
– Test Prep
– Sub Plans
– Reading Comprehension Practice
What Other Teachers Are Saying About This Resource:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Buyer says, “This is such a unique and thought-provoking article to have students analyze. I really like that you have included different strategies and an intervention activity. Thanks.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Lindsey K. says, “The unit has saved me! I used it in combination with other thing, this being the main resource. I gave the quiz at the end of the week, and all but 3 of my 48 students received an 80% or better!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Emily C. says, “Great resource to teach evaluating point of view to my gifted 5th graders. The topic was engaging and brought out a lot of opinions in them. They went on to develop their own points of view on this topic, conducted further research and wrote amazing persuasive essays. Thank you!”
