Standard Alignments:

CCSS ELA: RI.8.6

RI.8.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

Related Lessons

Determine the Central Idea of a Text
Cite Textual Evidence to Support Inferences
Analyze How an Author Acknowledges Conflicting Evidence or Viewpoints
Follow Multiple-Step Written Instructions
Provide a Summary of the Text
Find Similarities and Differences Between Texts in the Scope of Ideas
Compare & Contrast Warranties
Organize an Argument Logically
Determine the Figurative Meaning of Words in Informational Text
Analyze Proposition-and-Support Patterns in Text
Evaluate Claims and Counterclaims in an Opinion Piece

Related Concepts

Point of View Poster
Identify Characteristics of Poetry and Drama
Determine Conflict & Resolution in a Story
Contrast Motives and Actions of Characters
Evaluate Author's Use of Descriptive Language
Analyze Sequential Order in Text
Plan and Write Informational Text
Determine Cause-and-Effect Relationships
Analyze Compare-and-Contrast Text Organization
Write a Paragraph
Determine an Author's Point of View
Use Features of Popular Media to Obtain Information
Clarify Text by Creating Outlines
Recognize the Origin and Meaning of Frequently Used Foreign Words in English
Develop a Topic with Supporting Details
Explain How the Author Develops Point of View
Author's Purpose Poster
Trace & Evaluate an Author's Argument
Assess the Evidence that Supports an Author's Assertion
Explain How Point of View Affects Theme
Note Instances of Bias and Stereotyping
Contrast Points of View
Analyze the Structure of Poetry and Drama
Analyze How an Author Acknowledges Conflicting Evidence or Viewpoints
Use Varied Sentence Openings
Use Literary Devices to Interpret an Author's Work
Use Symbolism to Interpret an Author's Meaning
Compare & Contrast Warranties
Analyze Idioms
Find Similarities and Differences Between Texts in the Scope of Ideas