Comparing Firsthand and Secondhand Accounts of the Same Event

Author's Purpose, Point of View, and Audience

3rd Grade·ELA·Open Global English

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Compare the focus, personal emotions, and factual breadth in a firsthand and secondhand account of the same occurrence.

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Author's Purpose, Point of View, and Audience

3rd Grade · ELA · Open Global English

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Determine an author's purpose and point of view in informative and persuasive texts, distinguish personal opinions from the author's stance, and analyze intended audience.

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OGE.4.RI.6Open Global English Standards 2026™ · 3rd Grade

Identify the author's purpose and point of view in informative and persuasive texts, distinguishing personal perspectives from those of the author, and analyzing how texts are crafted for intended audiences.