Compare and Contrast Points of View
If two characters tell the same story but describe it very differently, what does that show about their points of view?
It shows they have different perspectives, thoughts, or feelings about the same event.
What is text evidence?
Details or words from the text that support your answer.
What is a theme in a story?
The lesson or message the author wants to share.
What does it mean to summarize a story?
To retell the most important parts in your own words.
What does “problem and solution” text structure mean?
The author describes an issue and how it can be fixed.
Why might an author choose to tell a story from more than one point of view?
To show different perspectives and help the reader understand all sides of the story.
If a character is shivering and wrapping a blanket around themselves, what can you infer?
It is cold.
If a story shows characters working together to solve a problem, what could the theme be?
Teamwork or cooperation.
Name the 5 key elements to include in a summary.
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then.
What is one clue word that might show a problem in a text?
Problem, issue, trouble, or challenge.
In a story, one character thinks the trip is exciting. Another thinks it’s boring. What does this tell us about the points of view?
They have different opinions or perspectives.
Read this line: “She smiled as she opened the letter.” What can you infer she is feeling?
Happy or excited.
A poem is about a child learning to never give up. What is the theme?
Perseverance.
Why is it important not to include every detail in a summary?
A summary only includes the most important parts.
What is one clue word that might show a solution in a text?
Solution, solve, answer, or fix.
How can two characters in the same story have different points of view about the same event?
They may have different feelings, experiences, or information.
Why is it important to use text evidence in your answers?
It shows your answer is based on the text, not just your opinion.
How is theme different from the main idea?
Theme is the message; main idea is what the story is mostly about.
What should you leave out of a summary?
Extra details, opinions, or small events.
Why do authors use a problem and solution structure?
To explain a problem and how it can be resolved.
In a story, one chapter is told by a young boy and another by his grandmother. How does this help the reader?
It helps the reader understand different thoughts and feelings about the same events.
How can you tell if an inference is correct?
It makes sense and is supported by details in the text.
What clues help you figure out the theme of a story?
Character actions, how problems are solved, and what the characters learn.
After reading a story, how do you decide what details to include in your summary?
Choose the most important events that tell who the main character is, what they wanted, the problem, and how it was solved.
Read this: “Many students were distracted by noise. The school added noise-reducing panels.” What is the problem and solution?
Students were distracted by noise. Solution: The school added noise-reducing panels.