Author & Character Perspective
Anna had to complete a project about deer. She was so excited! Deer are beautiful creatures. They are so graceful to watch as they run through the forest.
What is the character's perspective?
a.The character likes deer.
b.The character thinks there are too many deer.
c.The character does not like.
d.The character thinks deer harm the environment.
a.The character likes deer.
How a character thinks or feels about the world.
Perspective
Charlie's family meets Tom's family in the mall. Charlie wanted to treat Tom to one of the delicious treats in the food court. When Charlie went to pay for the treat, he realized he didn't have enough money. He bowed his head and slowly walked away.
How is Charlie feeling?
Embarrassed or Shameful
The person who tells the story.
The narrator
When do good readers ask questions?
Before, during and after reading.
Mia brought her favorite blue marker to school. When she opened her pencil box, it wasn’t there. She looked around and saw her friend Jordan using a blue marker that looked just like hers. Mia felt a little upset but wasn’t sure if it was really hers
What might Mia be thinking?
A. “Jordan stole my marker on purpose.”
B. “Maybe that marker is mine, but I should ask first.”
C. “I don’t care about markers.”
D. “I should take the marker back without asking.”
B. “Maybe that marker is mine, but I should ask first.”
This is an obstacle that a character must overcome in a story; this shapes a character's perspective.
Conflict, Challenge or Problem
“I can create any musical combination of sounds on my piano. That’s my superpower.” Johnny said after he finished music rehearsal. How does he feel?
Proud or Excited
The person, animal or thing that the story is about.
A character
Why do we ask questions while we read?
To check our understanding or to deepen our understanding.
During recess, Eli kicked the soccer ball so hard that it accidentally hit the fence and bounced into the street. Everyone stopped playing. Eli felt his face get hot.
Why does Eli’s face feel hot?
A. He is cold
B. He is embarrassed
C. He is laughing
D. He is hungry
B. He is embarrassed
This is how a story is narrated. The narrator can be a character in the story or they can tell the story as an outsider. This can be in first person or third person.
Point of View
Emma sat in her bedroom reading with her cat curled up next to her. Even though her window was closed, she could still hear the wind howling outside. She hoped it stopped soon.
Confused or Worried
Pictures in a story
Illustrations
Do you have any learning goals for this semester?
answers vary by student
I wonder who invented paper plates? He was a clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy glass plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again. What a great invention!
What is the narrator's perspective?
a. The author thinks that paper plates are bad for the environment.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
c. The author wishes there was a larger variety of paper plates.
d. The author wants the reader to use paper plates more often.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
This is what you use to help answer a question about the story
Text Evidence
I take care of all of my pets. I have cats, dogs and birds. I feed them and make sure they have everything they need. How do I feel about them?
Love
The person who writes the story
The author
What is the author's perspective called?
author's point of view
A park ranger spends the morning checking trails to make sure they are safe for visitors. She notices a fallen tree blocking a path. She writes a note so the maintenance team can remove it. She also checks for animal tracks to learn which animals have been active overnight.
What might the ranger be thinking when she sees animal tracks?
A. “I wonder which animals came through here.”
B. “I should ignore these tracks.”
C. “Animals never walk on trails.”
D. “I don’t like learning about animals.”
A. “I wonder which animals came through here.”
An author uses this technique to show that characters are feeling and thinking
character perspective
There is a new student in my class. I can't wait to meet them and share all of the cool things we learn in class. I am looking forward to making a new feiend.
excited hopeful
Characters, problem/conflict, setting, solution
examples of story elements/ text features
What are the 5 W's question words?
Who, What, When, Where and Why