Perspective
This is the point of view used when a narrator tells a story using "I," "me," and "my."
First Person
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The Cat in the Hat
What do we call the main character in a story?
Protagonist
What is the theme of a story?
The underlying message about life or human nature.
Why might two characters describe the same event differently?
They have different perspectives, experiences, feelings, or beliefs.
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The Diary of a Wimpy Kid
What is the difference between a character trait and a character's emotion?
A character trait describes what a person is generally like (such as brave or selfish), while an emotion describes how they feel at a particular moment (such as angry or excited).
Why is “friendship” a topic rather than a complete theme?
Because a theme expresses a message about friendship, not just the subject.
In All Summer in a Day, why does Margot have a different perspective on the sun than the other children?
She remembers experiencing the sun on Earth, while the other children don't remember it.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians
A character says, “Whatever. I didn't want to be invited anyway,” but then goes home and cries. What can you infer about the character?
The character is hurt but trying to hide their feelings.
In The Lion King, Simba eventually returns to face his past and take responsibility. What is one theme supported by his journey?
Growing up means facing your past and accepting responsibility.
You cannot run away from your problems forever.
Facing your fears is necessary for personal growth.
Learning from your mistakes can help you become a better person.
In The Lion King, how might Scar justify his actions if he were telling the story from his perspective?
He might argue that he deserves to be king or has been treated unfairly.
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The Maze Runner
In All Summer in a Day, what do the children's actions toward Margot reveal about their character? Give one example from the story.
They demonstrate jealousy, cruelty, or a willingness to follow the group. They lock Margot in the closet so she misses the sun.
What is one theme of All Summer in a Day? Give an event from the story that supports your answer.
Jealousy can lead to cruelty.
People sometimes mistreat those who are different.
Our actions can have consequences that cannot be undone.
Peer pressure can lead people to make harmful choices.
How might All Summer in a Day change if it were told from the perspective of one of the children who locked Margot in the closet?
We might better understand the child's jealousy, motivations, or guilt. The reader's feelings toward the children might change.
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Alice in Wonderland
A character repeatedly defends a friend who is being bullied, even when it makes them unpopular. What character trait does this reveal, and how do the actions demonstrate it?
Courage, loyalty, or integrity. The character puts doing the right thing ahead of popularity.
Can two readers identify different themes in the same story and both be correct? Explain why or why not.
Yes, as long as both themes are supported by evidence from the text.