Selling trees like matchsticks. the dreader
surrounding wilderness were forever changed within moments,
(continued
explore how to answer this question: what is the author's point of view about the eruption? "
point of view is what authors think feel, or believe about a topic based on their interests and values.
complete the chart below to you determine the author's point of view.
evidence from
the text
positive (+) or
negative
attitude
author's point of view
topic
it was a disaster the stuff of
nightmares
a horrendous blast
eruption of mount
st helens
with a partner, take turns rereading the first two paragraphs of the account. identify all of the
negative words and phrases used to describe the eruption of mount st. helens.