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Conflicting Evidence and
Viewpoints
English I
Beaulieu
Hall Dale High School
Monday, March 5, 14
What is author’s viewpoint?
A reflection of the author’s own feelings or beliefs.
Viewpoint is revealed through word choice - it’s like they are
leaving clues that reveal their viewpoint.
Monday, March 5, 14
What is a conflicting viewpoint?
A conflicting viewpoint is one that does not align with the
author’s point of view or beliefs.
Author’s sometimes use conflicting viewpoints to strengthen
their argument and/or acknowledge the opposing side.
Monday, March 5, 14
What is conflicting evidence?
Evidence supports an author’s claim.
Conflicting evidence works to disprove the author’s claim.
An author may present conflicting evidence to strengthen their
argument and/or dispel opposing arguments.
Monday, March 5, 14
How to Differentiate an Author’s
POV
Ask yourself:
Has the author made a specific claim? If so, what is it?
If the author presents a specific argument, what kind of
evidence does the author use to back it up?
Is the author’s argument consistent?
Are opposing views presented? If so, what are they?
Monday, March 5, 14
YouTube Sources
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vb52ZO8OBI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9sUQv5baWI
Mometrix Academy
FCAT - P.I.E.D
Monday, March 5, 14
SOURCES
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/authorsviewpointl.cfm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vb52ZO8OBI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9sUQv5baWI
http://users.humboldt.edu/tduckart/PoV.htm
Monday, March 5, 14

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