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Part 1: Introduction

Have you ever noticed how two people can experience the same event but feel differently about it? For example, one person may love a movie, but another may dislike it. These two people would have opposite points of view about the movie. A person’s point of view is how he or she feels about something. Reading sometimes involves comparing the points of view of two or more authors.

In the picture below, what points of view do the people have about what is happening? Circle any details that suggest each person’s point of view.

I’m glad to get rid of this ugly tree!

I loved climbing that tree.

The chart below contains details about the point of view of each person in the picture. Read it, then complete the last column by describing the boy’s point of view.

Person Details Point of View

Man looks happy, says he’s “glad to get rid of this ugly tree”

The man feels happy about the tree being cut down.

Boyfrowning, says he “loved climbing that tree”

To figure out an author’s point of view, look for opinion words. Opinion words express ideas or feelings that not everyone might agree with, such as amazing or terrible. When you read two accounts of the same topic, keep in mind that authors might agree on some things and disagree on other things. As you read, stop and think about the different points of view each author has.

Theme: Eyewitness to History

Analyzing Accounts of the Same Topic

Lesson 14 CCLS RI.5.6: Analyze multiple accounts of the same events or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.

Lesson 14Part 2: Modeled Instruction

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Read this firsthand account from Zebulon Pike’s journals, published in 1810.

Explore how to answer this question: “Which details help you figure out Zebulon Pike’s point of view, or feelings, about his journey?”

Pike does not directly state how he feels about his travels. However, you can figure out how he feels by closely reading what he says.

The chart below lists words and phrases that help you identify Pike’s point of view at different points on the trip. Two clues are provided for you. Fill in the rest of the chart.

Date Phrases Pike Uses Pike’s Point of View on His Journey

January 6, 1806 “Spent a miserable night.”

January 13, 1806 “encountering much difficulty” He feels that the journey has been challenging.

February 1, 1806

He is very proud that he reached his goal.

Use the information in the chart to help you describe Pike’s point of view on his journey. Fill in the blanks below.

At the start of his trip, Pike feels _____________________________________________________.

His trip improves when he __________________________________________________________

January 6, 1806. Bradley and myself walked up thirty-one points in hopes to discover

Lake de Sable. . . . Snow fell all day, and was three feet deep. Spent a miserable night.

January 13, 1806. After encountering much difficulty we arrived . . . on Lake de Sable

a little before night. The ice being very bad on the Lake River . . . one sled fell through.

February 1, 1806. Left our camp pretty early. Passed a continuous train of prairie, and

arrived at Lake Sang Sue at half-past two o’clock. I will not attempt to describe my feelings

on the accomplishment of my voyage, for this is the main source of the Mississippi. . . .

Genre: Journal Entry

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Show Your Thinking

Read this secondhand account regarding the travels of Zebulon Pike. Use the Close Reading and the Hint to help you answer the question.

Circle the correct answer.

How are Zebulon Pike’s and George Chester’s points of view different?

A Pike believes his mission was terrible, but Chester believes it was worth the hardships.

B Pike believes his mission was successful, but Chester believes the trip was a disaster.

C Pike believes there were no hardships, but Chester believes there were many.

D Pike believes his men were cowardly, but Chester believes Pike’s men were brave.

HintHow would you describe each author’s point of view about Pike’s trip?

Look at the answer you chose above. Explain what words and phrases in the second passage helped you identify Chester’s point of view on Pike’s journey.

Each passage has a different purpose. Discuss with your partner the purpose of each. Then tell how each passage influences your own view of Pike’s journey.

Pike’s Wrong Turn by George Chester

In August 1805, Zebulon Pike left St. Louis, Missouri, to

explore the Mississippi River. In February 1806, when Pike and

his men reached a fork in the river, they headed west to Leech

Lake. Pike mistakenly believed this was the river’s source. Yet, in

1832 another explorer identified Lake Itasca as the true source.

If only Pike had gone north at the fork, he would have made this

discovery. The expedition was a disaster. The courageous group

of men made a difficult trip in ice and snow for nothing.

Read the words used in “Pike’s Wrong Turn.” Circle details that help you understand George Chester’s point of view.

Close Reading Genre: History

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Part 4: Guided Practice

As I read these passages, I’ll look for opinion words and phrases to help me understand each author’s attitude toward Susan B. Anthony.

Read these four passages about Susan B. Anthony, using the Study Buddies and Close Reading to guide your reading.

U.S. Marshal Arrests Anthony

1 Rochester, New York—Susan B. Anthony was arrested at her

home on Madison Street on November 28. She was charged with

the crime of illegal voting.

2 On November 1, Miss Anthony, her three sisters, and eleven

other Rochester women registered to vote at a local barbershop.

At first, election inspectors refused. Then Miss Anthony

threatened to take the inspectors to court and sue them for a

large sum of money. Finally, the election supervisor agreed to

allow the women to register to vote in Rochester’s Eighth Ward.

Four days later, Anthony and the other women voted in the

1872 presidential election.

3 A poll watcher who observed the election process filed a

complaint about Miss Anthony’s actions. William Storrs acted

on the complaint. He ordered Miss Anthony’s arrest on

November 14. Mr. Storrs also ordered the arrests of the other

women and the election inspectors.

Genre: Editorial

from Rochester Union and Advertiser, November 3, 1872

4 Citizenship no more carries the right to vote than it carries

the power to fly to the moon. If these women in the Eighth

Ward offer to vote, they should be . . . prosecuted to the full

extent of the law. . . .

Genre: Journal Entry

from Village Life in America by Caroline Cowles Richards

5 December 20, 1855. Susan B. Anthony is in town and spoke

in Bemis Hall this afternoon. She made a special request that

all the . . . girls should come to hear her. . . . She had a large

How does the editorial writer quoted in the Rochester Union and Advertiser feel about women’s voting rights? Underline evidence of an opinion.

Close Reading

(continued)

Genre: News Article

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audience and talked very plainly about our rights and how we

ought to stand up for them, and said the world would never go

right until the women had just as much right to vote and rule

as the men. She asked us all to come up and sign our names

who would promise to do all in our power to bring about that

glad day when equal rights should be the law of the land. A

whole lot of us went up and signed the paper. . . . I could not

make Grandmother agree with her at all and she said we

might better all of us stayed at home.

Genre: Speech

from “On Women’s Right to Vote” by Susan B. Anthony

6 Friends and fellow citizens: I stand before you tonight

under indictment for the alleged crime of having voted at the

last presidential election, without having a lawful right to

vote. It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in

thus voting, I not only committed no crime, but, instead,

simply exercised my citizen’s rights, guaranteed to me and all

United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond

the power of any state to deny.

7 The preamble of the Federal Constitution says:

8 “We, the people of the United States, in order to form a

more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic

tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the

general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to

ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this

Constitution for the United States of America.”

9 It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor

yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who

formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings

of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and

the half of our posterity, but to the whole people—women as

well as men.

Which words or phrases in “On Women’s Right to Vote” give you clues about how Anthony felt? Underline these words and phrases.

Close Reading

(continued from page 142)

Sometimes readers have to infer how a writer feels about a topic. How did Caroline Cowles Richards in “Village Life in America” feel about Susan B. Anthony? I’ll underline text that helps me make this inference.

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1 How does the point of view of the editorial writer quoted in the Rochester Union and Advertiser differ from Caroline Cowles Richards’s point of view on Susan B. Anthony in Village Life in America?

A The editorial writer admires Anthony, but Richards thinks Anthony is silly.

B The editorial writer thinks Anthony is silly, but Richards admires Anthony.

C The editorial writer thinks Anthony is inspiring, but Richards thinks Anthony is dangerous.

D The editorial writer thinks Anthony was treated unfairly, but Richards thinks Anthony deserved to be arrested.

2 Which words or phrases from “On Women’s Right to Vote” best show Anthony’s point of view on women voting?

A “stand before you tonight”

B “last presidential election”

C “exercised my citizen’s rights”

D “by the National Constitution”

3 How does the point of view in “U.S. Marshal Arrests Anthony” differ from the point of view in “On Women’s Right to Vote”?

A The news article writer believes Anthony’s attempt to vote was criminal, but Anthony believes she was acting wisely.

B The news article writer believes Anthony’s attempt to vote was brave, but Anthony does not believe her act required bravery.

C The news article writer does not say whether Anthony’s attempt to vote was right or wrong, but Anthony admits that she committed a crime.

D The news article writer does not say whether Anthony’s attempt to vote was right or wrong, but Anthony says her act was not a crime.

The editorial writer makes the statement about flying to the moon. How is this attitude different from Richards’s opinion?

Hint

Sometimes you have to infer the author’s point of view.

Speeches usually have strong opinions; news articles try to report facts. What is Anthony’s point of view of her own actions?

Use the Hints on this page to help you answer the questions.

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Part 5: Common Core Practice

Read these three passages. Then answer the questions that follow.

Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick by Ian Dudney

1 Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was one of the most powerful U.S. presidents. From his active lifestyle to his commanding leadership, Roosevelt was a strong man. It is surprising that this energetic man was a sickly child. As a boy, he suffered from asthma, a condition that makes breathing difficult, especially during exercise. Yet, Roosevelt overcame this challenge. He went on to pursue a vigorous lifestyle.

2 Before becoming president, Roosevelt demonstrated his physical strength and courage during the Spanish-American War. He led the “Rough Riders,” cowboy-like soldiers who rode horses into battle. As president, Roosevelt used his war experience to build up the U.S. military so America could play a more active role in world politics. He described the United States as needing to “speak softly and carry a big stick” when relating to other nations. Under the Monroe Doctrine, Roosevelt gave the United States power to control Latin America and protect it from Europe. He oversaw the construction of the Panama Canal, improving commerce between the Atlantic and the Pacific. Roosevelt led the United States into its position as a world leader.

3 In contrast to his public life, Roosevelt’s home life was relaxed and fun-loving. He and his wife, Ethel, had six children: Alice, Theodore, Kermit, Edith, Archibald, and Quentin. He was an adoring and playful father. He and his children would romp all over the White House, even having pillow fights in the halls! He drew silly pictures and wrote letters to his family when they were separated. He shared his thoughts, delights, and dreams with them. He cared deeply about the environment and taught his children to do the same. Together they enjoyed taking hikes, riding horses, and collecting animals. Theodore Roosevelt spoke softly at home, lovingly devoted to his family, and he carried a big stick in the world, vigorously devoted to his country.

Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt

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In this excerpt from a biography of Roosevelt, Ambassador Jusserand of France describes a typical “hike” with the President.

from Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography

by William Roscoe Thayer

1 Yesterday President Roosevelt invited me to take a promenade1 with him this afternoon at three.

2 I arrived at the White House punctually, in afternoon dress and silk hat. . . . To my surprise, the President soon joined me in a tramping suit, with knickerbockers and thick boots, and soft felt hat, much worn. Two or three other gentlemen came. We started off at what seemed to me a breakneck pace. We were soon out of the city. On reaching the country, the President went pell-mell over the fields. He did not follow a road or path, always on, on, straight ahead! I was much winded, but I would not give in, nor ask him to slow down.

3 At last we came to the bank of a stream. It was rather wide and too deep to be forded. I sighed relief, because I thought that now we had reached our goal and would rest a moment and catch our breath, before turning homeward. But judge of my horror when I saw the President unbutton his clothes! I heard him say, “We had better strip, so as not to wet our things in the creek.” Then I, too, for the honor of France, removed my clothing, everything except my lavender kid gloves. The President looked at these as if they, too, must come off. I quickly said, “With your permission, Mr. President, I will keep these on, otherwise it would be embarrassing if we should meet ladies.” And so we jumped into the water and swam across.1 Promenade: a leisure walk in a public place

President Roosevelt often wore casual clothing, such as knickerbocker

pants and high boots.

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from Letters to His Childrenby Theodore Roosevelt

White House, Jan. 6, 1903

Dear Kermit:

1 We felt very melancholy after you and Ted left and the house seemed empty and lonely. But it was the greatest possible comfort to feel that you both really have enjoyed school and are both doing well there.

2 Tom Quartz is certainly the cunningest kitten I have ever seen. The other evening the next Speaker of the House, Mr. Cannon, came to call on me. He is an exceedingly solemn, elderly gentleman with chin whiskers. He certainly does not look to be of playful nature. He is a great friend of mine, and we sat talking over what our policies for the session should be until about eleven o’clock. When he went away I accompanied him to the head of the stairs. He had gone about half-way down when Tom Quartz strolled by. His tail was straight up and very fluffy. He spied Mr. Cannon going down the stairs. Jumping to the conclusion that he was a playmate escaping, he raced after him. He grasped him by the leg the way he does Archie and Quentin when they play hide and seek with him. Then, loosening his hold, he tore down-stairs ahead of us. Mr. Cannon eyed him with iron calm and not one particle of surprise.

3 It is just after lunch. Dulany is cutting my hair while I dictate this to Mr. Loeb. I left Mother lying on the sofa and reading aloud to Quentin. He as usual has hung himself over the back of the sofa. I see this as an exceedingly uncomfortable position to listen to literature. Archie we shall not see until this evening. He will probably challenge me either to a race or a bear play. If neither invitation is accepted, he will then propose that I tell a pig story or else read aloud from the Norse folk tales.

1 How are the points of view in Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography and in Letters to His Children similar?

A Both show that Roosevelt enjoyed politics.

B Both show that Roosevelt was strong-willed.

C Both show that Roosevelt loved being outdoors.

D Both show that Roosevelt was relaxed and fun-loving.

Answer Form

1 A B C D

2A A B C D

3 A B C D

Number Correct 3

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2 Answer Parts A, B, and C below.

Part A

How is the writer’s point of view in“Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick” similar to the French ambassador’s point of view in Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography?

A Both admire Roosevelt’s love for his family.

B Both are impressed by Roosevelt’s sense of fashion.

C Both think highly of Roosevelt’s physical energy.

D Both wish they had Roosevelt’s political skill.

Part B

Find a sentence in “Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick” with details that support the correct answer to Part A. Write that sentence on the lines below.

Part C

Find a sentence in Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography with details that support the correct answer to Part A. Write that sentence on the lines below.

3 The author of “Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick“ admires Roosevelt’s feelings toward his children. Which sentence from Roosevelt’s Letters to His Children best supports that author’s point of view?

A “But it was the greatest possible comfort to feel that you both really have enjoyed school and are both doing well there.”

B “Tom Quartz is certainly the cunningest kitten I have ever seen.”

C “I left Mother lying on the sofa and reading aloud to Quentin.”

D “I see this as an exceedingly uncomfortable position to listen to literature.”

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