Learning Goals
Students will be able to determine an author's point of view in an informational text by analyzing loaded word choice and selected facts.
Students will be able to compare two authors' presentations of the same topic by explaining how different evidence and wording create different perspectives.
Students will be able to defend an interpretation of an author's purpose with quoted evidence and a fair counterargument.
Products
Author Perspective Analysis Poster and Evidence Log
Each student creates a poster and evidence log that explain one author's point of view, key word choices, and purpose in a selected text. The log must show how quoted evidence supports the claim and includes a brief counterargument with rebuttal.
Perspective Panel Discussion and Gallery Walk Synthesis
Teams lead a live panel discussion comparing authors' perspectives on the same topic, using each member's research and evidence. The team also produces a short synthesis that identifies where the strongest evidence lies and explains why.
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