Miss Rumphius Point of View Worksheet – 1st-4th Grade Author’s Purpose

Looking for simple, effective author’s purpose practice for first grade through fourth grade? The Miss Rumphius Point of View Worksheet is a ready-to-print reading resource that students can complete on their own after a short introduction.

Learning objective: Students will build accuracy and confidence with author’s purpose through short, focused practice that reinforces what was taught in class.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try author’s purpose on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 2-page printable worksheet

• Cover page

How it's organized: Short, student-friendly directions sit at the top of the page, followed by practice items that move from simple to more challenging.

Grade level: Designed for first grade through fourth grade students.

How to use it: It works well for whole-class lessons, small groups, early finishers, homework, review days, intervention time, and sub tubs.

Answer key: This page does not include a separate answer key.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a author’s purpose lesson to see who needs more support.

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

• Pair students to compare answers and talk through any differences.

Skills covered: Author’s Purpose, Independent and Guided Reading, Story Elements, Reading

Standards: Supports Common Core RI.1.8, RI.2.6, RI.3.6, RI.4.8.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 3 (2 worksheet pages, 1 cover page).

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