Author's Perspective
By: Clarkson English JH
Author's Perspective
When authors write their stories often reflect their own feelings or beliefs.
Example:
The trend toward full day in kindergarten programs in public school is taking its toll on the young children of today. Recent studies showing improved reading skills may be misleading. This improvement in reading is unlikely to carry on as these children progress through elementary school.
What is the author's viewpoint of a full day kindergarten?
What are the clues?
What is the author's viewpoint of a full day kindergarten?
- He does not favor it.
What are the clues?
- Taking its toll
- Studies may be misleading
- Unlikely to carry on