IXL | Compare and contrast points of view

Read the texts.

Text 1

I frequently visit the Chester Museum of Art, so I decided to bring my class there for a field trip. When we walked through the doors, I could sense my students' excitement and wonder. I led them through room after room of famous paintings, discussing the importance of each piece and how the colors work together. Toward the end of the trip, I asked them to compare the sizes, materials, and styles of two paintings. I can't wait to see what they discover!

Text 2

Recently, my class went on a field trip to the Chester Museum of Art. My teacher was so excited to show us all of the famous paintings and tell us why they are important. She was acting like this was the most exciting trip ever. Now, I know that art is important, but spending hours staring at really old paintings is dull. Next time, I hope we go to a science and technology museum—preferably one with lots of robots!

Which author would agree with the opinions below?

Opinion	Text 1 author	Text 2 author
The Chester Museum of Art is a great place to visit again and again.
It is fun to spend time examining art.
Art is important to learn about.

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Read the texts.

Text 1

I am so nervous about performing in our school's musical,

Annie.

My cousin dared me to try out for a part, but I didn't think I'd actually get one. To make matters worse, the performance is nearly sold out. No wonder—everyone is coming to hear these wonderful classic songs. Each time I think about singing in front of such a large audience, I feel sick and dreadful.

Text 2

I screamed with joy when I found out I got the role I wanted in

Annie.

The theater will be packed with people there to hum along to all the great songs. With such a large audience expected to attend, I will really get to show off my singing abilities. Every time I start thinking about it, I really feel like I'm born to perform!

Which author would agree with the opinions below?

Opinion	Text 1 author	Text 2 author
Annie is a popular musical because of its great songs.
Singing is more fun when you have a large audience.
Performing on stage is a scary experience.

key idea

A point of

view,

perspective,

is a way of seeing or thinking about something. People with different points of view may describe the same event or idea differently.

For example, two authors may have different feelings or opinions about a topic. So, they might use different words to describe it.

The author's words create a mood or tone that can change how the reader views the topic.

solution

Opinion: Annie is a popular musical because of its great songs.

The author of Text 1 says that "everyone is coming to hear these wonderful classic songs."

The author of Text 2 says that people will "hum along to all the great songs."

So, both authors would agree that Annie is a popular musical because of its great songs.

Opinion: Singing is more fun when you have a large audience.

The author of Text 1 says that she feels "sick and dreadful" about singing in front of a large audience.

The author of Text 2 is excited to show off her singing abilities to a large crowd.

So, only the author of Text 2 would agree that singing is more fun when you have a large audience.

Opinion: Performing on stage is a scary experience.

The author of Text 1 says that she's nervous about performing in the musical.

The author of Text 2 is excited and says that she was "born to perform."

So, only the author of Text 1 would agree that performing on stage is a scary experience.

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