Analysing Presentations of Information
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Analyzing Presentations of
Information
Nonfiction that presents events and
people of the past. Often, history
writing will combine narrative text (a
true story with a setting, characters,
and a plot) and informational text (main
ideas & factual details)
History Writing
Even though history writers base their work on
factual research,
two history writers may write
about the same event in different ways.
How writers
shape their presentation
of key
information can depend on individual
point of
view.
Author’s perspective is the
unique combination
of ideas, values, feelings, and beliefs
that
influence the way a looks at a topic.
Author’s Perspective
In comparing the perspectives of
two or more authors writing
about the same event, look for
clues.
Objective Point of View
– author focuses on factual
information leaving out personal opinions
Subjective Point of View
– author includes personal
feelings, beliefs, and opinions
Tone
– author’s attitude toward subject
Direct statements
– Beware of statements or
comments that come directly from the author
E
mphasis
– How is the information presented
differently?
What is emphasized? Do they put forth different
interpretations of facts?
Portrayals
– How are historical figures portrayed?
Why are the figures include?
What similarities and differences do you
notice in two historical accounts on the same
subject? Look for clues using the graphic
organizer.
What do these details reveal about the
author’s perspective?
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Analyzing Presentations of Information
History Writing Nonfiction that presents events and people of the past. Often, history writing will combine narrative text (a true story with a setting, characters, and a plot) and informational text (main ideas & factual details)
Authors Perspective Even though history writers base their work on factual research, two history writers may write about the same event in different ways. How writers shape their presentation of key information can depend on individual point of view. Author s perspective is the unique combination of ideas, values, feelings, and beliefs that influence the way a looks at a topic.
In comparing the perspectives of two or more authors writing about the same event, look for clues.
Objective Point of View author focuses on factual information leaving out personal opinions Subjective Point of View author includes personal feelings, beliefs, and opinions Tone author s attitude toward subject Direct statements Beware of statements or comments that come directly from the author Emphasis How is the information presented differently? What is emphasized? Do they put forth different interpretations of facts? Portrayals How are historical figures portrayed? Why are the figures include?
What similarities and differences do you notice in two historical accounts on the same subject? Look for clues using the graphic organizer. What do these details reveal about the author s perspective?
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