Dissecting Author’s Intent

Worksheet Description

The “Dissecting Author’s Intent” worksheet invites students to engage deeply with the concept of narrative point of view.

Beginning with the title and author, students proceed to summarize the story’s main events. The heart of the exercise lies in determining the point of view employed in the narrative, a skill reinforced by providing supporting evidence from the text.

Students are then encouraged to explore the potential alternate perspectives that could have been used to tell the story differently. This prompts critical thinking and an understanding of how the choice of point of view influences the reader’s perception.

The culminating section encourages students to analyze the author’s deliberate decision in selecting a specific point of view. This step offers insight into the author’s intent and the way point of view impacts the overall narrative experience.