Point of View
Define point of view
The perspective from which a story is told
Define main idea
Define characterization
Describes a character's personality, physical traits, and motivations in a story
Define central idea
The most important thing the author wants you to take from the text
Define theme
A universal idea, lesson, or message explored in a literary work.
What is the narrator's opinion of pollution?
My class was studying pollution this week. My partner and I got into a debate. He said that he did not think we could do anything to stop pollution. I knew he was wrong. We researched it together. I tried to show him facts about ways we can stop pollution. He did not believe the facts I was reading to him. It was frustrating! As I read more, I knew we need to help out our world.
Pollution is bad and we need to do something to fix it.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Steel is a very important metal which is used for many things. In the the United States the automobile industry uses the most steel. Steel is used in putting up buildings. Cans and containers are made from steel. Steel is used to make farm and factory machines.
Steel is used for many purposes.
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct-explicitly stated in the text
Indirect-Need to make inferences. Read "between the lines"
Just like theme in fiction, the central idea is not a topic or phrase; It should be a ____________ sentence.
complete
A good way to find the theme is to track the ______ and their changes through the narrative.
John found a dollar bill on the floor. He picked it up. Clinton saw him. “John,” he said, “that was next to Cleona’s desk. It might be hers.” John put the money in his pocket and walked out of class. Clinton shook his head. He thought John would do the right thing on his own. John thinks he should keep the money he found but Clinton thinks he should do what?
A. Share the dollar
B. Give the dollar to him
C. See if the money belongs to Cleona
C. See if the money belongs to Cleona
Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700’s. He invented the lightning rod which has saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel. He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people to read better.
What is the main idea?
A) Benjamin Franklin thought reading was important.
B) Benjamin Franklin was not afraid of fire.
C) Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
C) Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor
What details can you use to help determine characterization? (3)
Thoughts, actions, speech
The thick, white coat of the Arctic fox keeps it warm in freezing temperatures. It also help the fox to blend into the snowy landscape so that it can hide from predators and sneak up on prey without being seen.
-The thick, white coat of the Arctic fox has two important jobs.
-Purpose/importance of the white coat of the Arctic fox.
Mrs. Smith was doing a unit on healthy living with her students. All week she taught her students about eating the correct foods like fruits and vegetables. Over the weekend, some of Mrs. Smith's students were at the mall and saw her eating pizza, a milkshake, and candy. Mrs. Smith's student Molly was going to order a salad, but now decided to order junk food too. What is the theme?
A Actions speak louder than words
B Never eat pizza at the mall
C Vegetables are good for you
A Actions speak louder than words
Did you know that your bones do not stop growing until you are 25 years old? It is true! That is why it is important to have enough calcium in your diet. Calcium is a mineral found in your bones. Without calcium, your bones cannot grow or harden the way they are supposed to. If you do not get enough, you could get rickets—a disease that creates weak bones. So, how can make sure you are getting enough calcium? There are a lot of foods that have this important mineral1. Drinking milk is one good way to start. An eight-ounce glass of milk has 300 milligrams of calcium. If you don’t like milk, try taking a daily vitamin. Whatever you chose to do, make sure calcium is a part of your everyday diet.
Which idea from the passage supports the author’s point of view that calcium is important?
A.Calcium is a mineral found in your bones.
B. Drinking milk is one good way to start getting enough calcium.
C. There are a lot of foods that have calcium in them.
D. Without calcium, your bones cannot grow or harden.
D. Without calcium your bones cannot grow or harden
What is the main idea of the passage?
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Weather reporters use pictures to help express information quickly
Katie had been practicing all summer. She knew she was a good singer, even her friends had said so. One time she even sang a solo in her schools choir concert. Katie looked out into the audience and took a deep breath. She glanced over at her mom, who nodded and smiled. Picking up her microphone she pointed to the guitarist and....
What will Katie most likely do next?
a. Katie will sing for the audience.
b. Katie will win first prize at the signing contest.
c. Katie will chicken out and leave the stage.
d. Katie will go on to win "The Voice."
a. Katie will sing for the audience.
Months before the U.S. women's national soccer team defends its World Cup title, team members sued U.S. Soccer on March 8 for discrimination against women. The team says U.S. Soccer, which runs the national teams for both men and women, pays women lower salaries. The lawsuit also says the women's team has to play in more dangerous conditions than the men.
Central Idea or Supporting Detail?
Months before the U.S. women's national soccer team defends its World Cup title, team members sued U.S. Soccer
Central Idea
A monkey put his hand into a jar of cookies. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he tried to pull out his hand, he was prevented from doing so by the neck of the cookie jar. Unwilling to lose the cookies, and yet unable to withdraw his hand he burst into tears and bitterly lamented his disappointment.
Being greedy can stop you from reaching your goal.
Michelle and her brother were on summer break from school. Each day, they awoke to find a new job written on the refrigerator that their mom wanted them to do. The very first job that they had for today was to work in the garden. Scott, Michelle’s brother, complained the entire time they were in that garden. He listed a ton of things that were making him irritated, from being too hot all the way to getting dirty. Michelle felt differently from Scott. She was filled with pride that her mother would trust her to tend to her flowers. While Scott pouted and complained, Michelle watered the flowers, raked the leaves, and pulled some unruly weeds. Scott huffed and puffed and finally declared he had had enough. Michelle stayed in the peaceful garden to finish her work.
How are Michelle's and Scott's point of view different?
Michelle enjoys gardening while Scott despises gardening.
What is the difference between a main idea and a theme?
A main idea is what the text is about, a theme is a lesson you can learn from the text.
"I can't believe you are making me go to this stupid family reunion!" Elliott kicked the picnic basket his mother had brought in from the garage. "Elliott you promised you would visit with your cousins at the reunion, you are not going to disappoint them two years in a row. We are done talking about the matter, you are their idol and they can't wait to see you. Now get your coat and let's go." With a sigh Elliott grabbed his coat and thought, "I wouldn't be much of an idol if I didn't stay true to my word." "Sorry mom," Elliott grabbed the basket from his mom's hands and heading towards the car.
Which piece of cited evidence best supports Elliot's attitude at the beginning of the story as being selfish?
"I can't believe you are making me go to this stupid family reunion!"
"Elliott you promised you would visit with your cousins at the reunion, you are not going to disappoint them two years in a row. We are done talking about the matter, you are their idol and they can't wait to see you."
What is the difference between main idea and central idea?
Main idea is what a text is mostly about, central idea is the most important thing the author wants you to know.
What is the difference between a theme and a central idea?
A theme is a lesson in the text, a central idea is the main point the author wants you to know.