Point of View
This point of view uses the words I, me, we, and my.
first person
The theme is the story’s…
lesson or message
"The princess wore an elegant gown.” What does elegant mean?
Beautiful and graceful.
What is the setting of Prince Charming Misplaces His Bride?
Harmonia, the castle, the garden, Frederic's room, etc.
This point of view tells the story using he, she, they, or characters’ names.
third person
Lila wanted to win the school running race, but during practice, she kept tripping and falling. Her legs ached, and sometimes she felt like giving up.
One morning, she told herself, “I won’t quit. I can do this.” Day after day, Lila practiced, even when it was hard.
On race day, she ran as fast as she could. She didn’t win first place, but she finished the race with a big smile, proud that she never gave up!
What is the theme of this story?
Never give up!
“He scowled when he saw his broken toy.” What does scowled mean?
Made an angry or unhappy facial expression.
What is the conflict in the story?
Frederic and Ella can't agree on what adventures to go on.
“I walked into the classroom feeling nervous.” What point of view is this?
What is first person?
Evan hated getting in trouble, so when he accidentally broke his mom’s favorite picture frame, he quickly hid the pieces under his bed. All afternoon he felt nervous, like a heavy rock was sitting in his stomach. When his mom asked if he had seen the frame, Evan’s cheeks grew warm. He wanted to say “no,” but the lie felt even heavier than the truth.
Finally, Evan took a deep breath. “I broke it,” he admitted. “I’m really sorry.”
Instead of getting angry, his mom hugged him. She told him she was proud that he told the truth, even though it was hard. Together, they cleaned up the broken frame and picked out a new one.
What is the theme of this story?
Telling the truth is important, even when it's hard.
“The dark clouds created a foreboding feeling.” What does foreboding mean?
A feeling that something bad is about to happen.
What was the climax of Prince Charming Misplaces His Bride?
Ella leaves Frederic for an adventure.
Name one clue that a story is written in third person.
Uses words like he, she, they, narrator is not a character.
Why is theme not the same thing as the main idea?
Main idea is what the story is about, theme is the lesson.
“After losing the game, she sulked in the corner.” What does sulked mean?
Acted sad or upset and didn’t want to talk.
What was the resolution of the story?
Reginald urges Frederic to find his courage and go after Ella.
A story says: “They noticed the storm approaching, but no one knew what I was planning.” Explain why this point of view is incorrect or inconsistent.
It mixes first and third person.
Maya and Jordan had been best friends since kindergarten, but today they were not getting along. Maya wanted to play basketball at recess, while Jordan wanted to play four square. They both argued loudly, interrupting each other and getting more frustrated by the second.
Finally, their teacher came over and asked them each to take turns talking—really talking, without interrupting. Maya explained she had been practicing her shooting all week and wanted to show Jordan her progress. Jordan shared that he wants to get better at passing the ball and needed a partner to help him.
When they actually listened, they understood each other better. They agreed to spend the first half of recess on four square and the second half shooting hoops. By the time the bell rang, they were laughing again. They realized that listening is just as important as speaking—and it helps friends stay friends.
Name TWO possible themes of this story.
Possible answers may include...
1. Understanding others requires listening carefully, not just talking.
2. Friends can resolve conflicts and stay close.
3. It's important to work together to find a solution for everyone.
Use two of the following vocabulary words in one sentence that shows you understand both words: feisty, disheveled, intimidated, subdued, and rigid.
Answers vary but must show correct use (ex: “The feisty puppy ran around the yard with its disheveled fur sticking up.”)
What events happen that make the conflict worse in Prince Charming Misplaces His Bride? (also known as the rising action)
Frederic sleeps in and invites Ella on ANOTHER picnic, he lies about why he can't go on any of her adventures, etc.