Praxis Reading
Praxis Reading is a foundational subject that prepares future educators to master reading comprehension, analysis, and practical application for the Praxis teacher certification exam.
Interpreting Author’s Purpose and Point of View
Grasping Why Authors Write
Authors write with a purpose—whether to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings. Understanding this purpose, along with the author's point of view, helps readers decode meaning beyond the words.
Determining Purpose
- To Inform: Presents facts or explains.
- To Persuade: Tries to convince the reader.
- To Entertain: Tells a story or amuses.
- To Express: Shares thoughts or feelings.
Identifying Point of View
The point of view can be first person ("I," "we"), second person ("you"), or third person ("he," "she," "they"), and it shapes how information is presented.
Significance in Teaching
Teachers help students question why a text was written and consider how the author’s perspective influences the message—vital for critical literacy.
Connecting to Real Life
Understanding purpose and point of view is key for analyzing news, ads, and online content—skills students need in the modern world.
Examples
A class debates whether a news article is meant to inform or persuade.
Students identify first-person narration in a memoir and discuss how it affects the story.
In a Nutshell
Understanding the author's purpose and point of view deepens comprehension and helps students become wise, critical readers.