Point of View Part 1
Who is speaking in first person point of view?
A character in the story.
Name the point of view and explain how you know!
"I told my mom that I really wanted to go to our favorite park today. My friends were all waiting for me at the park. We were going to try to play soccer."
First person
The sentences uses words like "I", "me", and "we".
Name the point of view and explain how you know it!
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.
First person.
The story uses words like "my" and "I". It is being told my a character.
This is the point of view used in The Phantom Tollbooth.
What is third person omniscient
The author believes this is more important than being bored.
What is using your imagination
What are some clue words to look for for first person point of view?
I, me, my, mine, ours, we, us
Name the point of view and explain how you know it!
Michelle and her brother were home for summer break. Their mom gave them jobs to do. The first job they had to do was work in the garden. Her brother, Scott, complained the whole time. He said it was too hot and he was getting too dirty. Michelle felt differently. She felt proud she could help out her mom and take care of the garden. While her brother complained, Michelle watered the flowers and raked the weeds. Scott pulled a few more weeds and finally said he had enough.
Third person
They use character names. A narrator is telling the story.
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 character perspective?
What the character thinks or feels about a topic or situation in a text.
Norton Juster wrote the book to encourage kids to be more __________.
What is curious (or imaginative, thoughtful)
Who is speaking in third person point of view?
A narrator from outside the story.
How does Michelle feel about gardening?
Michelle and her brother were home for summer break. Their mom gave them jobs to do. The first job they had to do was work in the garden. Her brother, Scott, complained the whole time. He said it was too hot and he was getting too dirty. Michelle felt differently. She felt proud she could help out her mom and take care of the garden. While her brother complained, Michelle watered the flowers and raked the weeds. Scott pulled a few more weeds and finally said he had enough.
She loves it!
How does the narrator's partner feel about 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.
We can't do anything to fix pollution.
In this point of view, the narrator knows everything about every character's thoughts and feelings.
What is third person omniscient
The author shows he values learning by creating this clever land.
What is the Kingdom of Wisdom
What are some clue words for third person point of view?
They, he, she, them, character's name, it
How does Scott feel about gardening?
Michelle and her brother were home for summer break. Their mom gave them jobs to do. The first job they had to do was work in the garden. Her brother, Scott, complained the whole time. He said it was too hot and he was getting too dirty. Michelle felt differently. She felt proud she could help out her mom and take care of the garden. While her brother complained, Michelle watered the flowers and raked the weeds. Scott pulled a few more weeds and finally said he had enough.
He hates it.
Name the point of view and explain how you know.
Have you taken your vitamins today? Skipping your daily vitamins aren't good for your body. Stay healthy by taking your daily vitamins every single day.
Second person
The author is speaking to the reader. They use words "you" and "your".
Bananas are the most healthful fruit. People should eat them! This is an example of what?
Author Perspective
The author’s tone in the story is playful, thoughtful, and full of puns. This shows that he wants learning to be this.
What is fun/enjoyable
Which point of view helps the reader understand the character?
1st person
Which point of view helps the reader understand the perspective of an outsider.
3rd person.
Third person.
It is being told by a narrator. They use words like "their" and "she" and also character names.
If Milo told the story using “I” and “me,” it would be written in this point of view.
What is first person
Through Milo’s journey, the author is trying to teach readers this important lesson about life.
What is “appreciate learning and curiosity”