Point of View
What is a Point of View?
a person's perspective (way of thinking about something)
Explain ONE of these types of structure types?
1. Description
2. Chronological Order
3. Problem and Solution
4. Cause and Effect
5. Compare and Contrast
Answers vary
What does comparing mean?
to show similarities and how things are alike
What is a claim?
An argument; something you are trying to prove
Venn Diagram
What is the difference between 1st and 2nd person?
1st Person: I, me, my, mine
2nd Person: you, yours, your
Is this Compare and Contrast or Chronological?
Ex: How to make cookies. First, get your materials. Then, make your dough. Lastly, cook your dough at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
Chronological
What does contrasting mean?
to show how things are different; unlike
Claim or Not a Claim:
Purple is the best color in the whole world.
Not a Claim
Which words indicate a comparison?
1. in contrast
2. like
3. while
4. whereas
like
What POV perspective is this?
The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.
First Person
Example: Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin, but orange skins are easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel as easily.
Compare and Contrast
Give 2 examples of how romantic movies and comedy movies are alike. (Comparing)
both can make you laugh; both can make you cry; both provide entertainment; both are common favorites
Which detail supports the claim that firefighters face serious dangers?
A. It is unfair that football players make more than firemen.
B. Smoke and flames can cause harm to firefighters.
B
Which is a word that means to contrast?
1. unlike
2. both
3. likewise
4. similarly
unlike
What POV perspective is this?
If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.
Second person
Is this Problem and solution or Compare and contrast?
Example: Native American tribes who lived on the central plains had to move from place to place to follow the migrating herds. Since they could not build permanent homes, they invented the teepee which allowed them to move their homes from place to place.
Problem and Solution
Give 1 similarity and 1 difference for shopping online and shopping in stores.
Similarities: can be fun, can get the things you need
Differences: in person versus online, can try the clothes on before purchasing when you go into the store
Which sentence best supports the idea that chameleons are good at hiding?
A. They are able to blend into the leaves and branches.
B. It can change b/c of the temperature or water in the air.
A
Claim or Not a Claim:
Bullying people on social media can have a negative impact on them.
Claim
What POV perspective is this?
Jeremiah squinted from the sun. He was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. He dropped it. His coach talked to him. "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect. Look at me. Ha ha," he said. Jeremiah smiled at the coach, but he couldn't forgive himself so easily.
Third-person; third-person limited
Is this Cause and Effect or Problem and Solution?
Example: Many parents and coaches are choosing to take steps to protect young soccer players. What are some possible protections when it comes to "heading the ball"?
- Make sure children know how to properly head the ball
- Use the appropriate size ball for the age of the players
Problem and Solution
Give 1 comparison and 2 differences for dogs and cats.
Comparison: both animals; walk on all fours
Differences: woof versus hissing; small versus large; dogs need more space to play and explore than cats
What are reasons and what do they tell us in regards to arguments and claims?
Reasons tell us why; provide evidence for believing in a specific argument
Claim or Not a Claim:
Food prepared at home is proven to be healthier than food prepared at fast food restaurants.
Claim