Point of View
Passage 1: I couldn't believe my luck! I had finally found the missing key buried under a pile of old books in the attic. My heart raced as I wondered what secrets the locked chest might hold.
Passage 2: Liam couldn't believe his luck. He had finally found the missing key buried under a pile of old books in the attic. His heart raced as he wondered what secrets the locked chest might old.
Which passage is written in first-person point of view?
Passage 1
Passage 1:I wiped the sweat from my forehead as I stared up at the towering rock wall. The sun was blazing, and my arms already ached from climbing. Just a little farther, I thought. I reached for the next ledge, gripping it tightly. Below me, my friends cheered me on, but I barely heard them over the pounding of my own heart.
Passage 2: Ethan wiped the sweat from his forehead as he stared up at the towering rock wall. The sun was blazing, and his arms already ached from climbing. Just a little farther, he thought. He reached for the next ledge, gripping it tightly. Below him, his friends cheered him on, but he barely heard them over the pounding of his own heart.
Which of the following best describes the difference between the two passages?
A) Passage 1 is written from the perspective of a character inside the story, while Passage 2 is written from the perspective of an outside narrator.
B) Passage 2 is written in first-person point of view, and Passage 1 is written in third-person point of view.
C) Passage 1 and Passage 2 are both written in third-person point of view.
D) There is no difference in point of view between the two passages.
A) Passage 1 is written from the perspective of a character inside the story, while Passage 2 is written from the perspective of an outside narrator.
What is an author's purpose in a text?
a) The main character's problem
b) The setting of the story
c) The reason the author wrote the text
d) The number of pages in the book
c) The reason the author wrote the text
Why does an author use reasons in an informational text?
a) To confuse the reader
b) To explain why their claim is true
c) To make the text longer
d) To introduce new characters
b) To explain why their claim is true
You are researching the life cycle of a frog. Which of these is the best research question to guide your study?
A. What arere frogs afraid of?
B. What are the stages of a frog's life?
C. Where do fish live?
D. How fast can a frog hop?
B. What are the stages of a frog's life?
Passage 1: I couldn't believe my luck! I had finally found the missing key buried under a pile of old books in the attic. My heart raced as I wondered what secrets the locked chest might hold.
Passage 2: Liam couldn't believe his luck. He had finally found the missing key buried under a pile of old books in the attic. His heart raced as he wondered what secrets the locked chest might old.
Which clue from passage 1 helps you identify the point of view?
The words "I" and "my"
Passage 1:I wiped the sweat from my forehead as I stared up at the towering rock wall. The sun was blazing, and my arms already ached from climbing. Just a little farther, I thought. I reached for the next ledge, gripping it tightly. Below me, my friends cheered me on, but I barely heard them over the pounding of my own heart.
Passage 2: Ethan wiped the sweat from his forehead as he stared up at the towering rock wall. The sun was blazing, and his arms already ached from climbing. Just a little farther, he thought. He reached for the next ledge, gripping it tightly. Below him, his friends cheered him on, but he barely heard them over the pounding of his own heart.
How does the point of view in Passage 1 affect the reader's understanding of the main character?
A) It makes the story more confusing because the narrator isn't involved in the events.
B) It keeps the reader at a distance, making it harder to connect with the character.
C) It allows the reader to know what all the characters in the story are thinking.
D) It gives the reader direct access to the character's personal thoughts and emotions.
D) It gives the reader direct access to the character's personal thoughts and emotions.
If an author writes an article to persuade, which of the following would they most likely include?
a) A list of facts without an opinion
b) Strong opinions and arguments to convince the reader
c) A step-by-step guide on how to do something
d) A fictional story about a character's adventure
b) Strong opinions and arguments to convince the reader
What is a claim in an informational text?
a) A question the author asks the reader
b) The main argument or point the author is trying to prove
c) A funny story included for entertainment
d) A summary of the entire text
b) The main argument or point the author is trying to prove
Which of these is the best source to answer the question: "What do frogs eat in the wild?"
A. A recipe book with frog-shaped cookies
B. A fiction story about a talking frog
C. A science article about frog behavior
D. A poem about frogs in spring
C. A science article about frog behavior
Passage 1: I couldn't believe my luck! I had finally found the missing key buried under a pile of old books in the attic. My heart raced as I wondered what secrets the locked chest might hold.
Passage 2: Liam couldn't believe his luck. He had finally found the missing key buried under a pile of old books in the attic. His heart raced as he wondered what secrets the locked chest might old.
Which passage is written in third-person point of view?
Passage 2
Why might an author choose to write a story in third-person rather than first-person?
A) To make the story less detailed and more difficult to follow.
B) To allow the reader to understand the thoughts and actions of multiple characters.
C) To make the reader feel like they are the main character.
D) To avoid using dialogue in the story.
B) To allow the reader to understand the thoughts and actions of multiple characters.
How can an author's perspective be identified?
a) By counting how many paragraphs are in the text
b) By checking how long the text is
c) By finding only the adjectives in the text
d) By looking at the words and tone they use in the text
d) By looking at the words and tone they use in the text
What is evidence in an informational text?
a) Opinions that the author strongly believes in
b) Sentences that do not relate to the topic
c) A list of different claims without any support
d) Information like facts, examples, or statistics that support the claim
d) Information like facts, examples, or statistics that support the claim
Which of the following is a good research question for a project about volcanoes?
A. What is lava made of?
B. Are dragons real?
C. How do earthquakes help plants?
D. Why is snow cold?
A. What is lava made of?
Passage 1: I couldn't believe my luck! I had finally found the missing key buried under a pile of old books in the attic. My heart raced as I wondered what secrets the locked chest might hold.
Passage 2: Liam couldn't believe his luck. He had finally found the missing key buried under a pile of old books in the attic. His heart raced as he wondered what secrets the locked chest might old.
Which clue from passage 2 helps you identify the point of view?
The words "he" and "his"
Passage 1:I wiped the sweat from my forehead as I stared up at the towering rock wall. The sun was blazing, and my arms already ached from climbing. Just a little farther, I thought. I reached for the next ledge, gripping it tightly. Below me, my friends cheered me on, but I barely heard them over the pounding of my own heart.
Passage 2: Ethan wiped the sweat from his forehead as he stared up at the towering rock wall. The sun was blazing, and his arms already ached from climbing. Just a little farther, he thought. He reached for the next ledge, gripping it tightly. Below him, his friends cheered him on, but he barely heard them over the pounding of his own heart.
Which of the following sentences would correctly change Passage 2 to first-person point of view?
A) Ethan wiped the sweat from my forehead as I stared up at the towering rock wall.
B) He wiped the sweat from his forehead as he stared up at the towering rock wall.
C) I wiped the sweat from my forehead as I stared up at the towering rock wall.
D) Ethan wiped the sweat from his forehead as I stared up at the towering rock wall.
C) I wiped the sweat from my forehead as I stared up at the towering rock wall.
Read the sentence below:
"Schools should have longer recess times because students need more time to play and refresh their minds."
What is the author's purpose in this sentence?
a) To entertain the reader with a story
b) To inform the reader about recess rules
c) To persuade the reader that recess should be longer
d) To explain how recess helps students learn new games
c) To persuade the reader that recess should be longer
Read the following claim:
"Drinking enough water every day is important for good health."
Which of the following is the best piece of evidence to support this claim?
a) "Many people think water tastes boring."
b) "Some people prefer drinking juice or soda instead of water."
c) "Studies show that staying hydrated helps with concentration and energy levels."
d) "Water is found in lakes, rivers, and oceans."
c) "Studies show that staying hydrated helps with concentration and energy levels."
You are learning about how bees make honey. Which of these sources would be most helpful?
A. A story about a girl afraid of bees
B. A bee-keeping website that explains honey-making
C. A weather report about bees in summer
D. A bee joke book
B. A bee-keeping website that explains honey-making
Passage 1: I couldn't believe my luck! I had finally found the missing key buried under a pile of old books in the attic. My heart raced as I wondered what secrets the locked chest might hold.
Passage 2: Liam couldn't believe his luck. He had finally found the missing key buried under a pile of old books in the attic. His heart raced as he wondered what secrets the locked chest might old.
How does the point of view affect the reader's experience?
A) First-person makes the story feel more personal, while third-person gives an outside perspective.
B) First-person is always better because it makes the story easier to read.
C) Third-person is always better because it includes more details.
D) The point of view does not change how the story feels.
A) First-person makes the story feel more personal, while third-person gives an outside perspective.
Read the sentence below and determine which point of view is used.
She walked to the edge of the dock and peered into the water, wondering how deep it was.
What evidence supports your answer?
A) The sentence uses the word "she," which signals a third-person point of view.
B) The sentence uses "I," so it is first-person point of view.
C) The narrator is speaking directly to the reader, so it is second-person point of view.
D) The sentence uses dialogue, which means it is first-person point of view.
A) The sentence uses the word "she," which signals a third-person point of view.
How does an author's perspective influence their writing?
a) It shapes the way they present facts and opinions.
b) It makes the text harder to read.
c) It has no effect on the text.
d) It determines how many pages the text has.
a) It shapes the way they present facts and opinions.
What does an author achieve by providing strong evidence for their claim?
a) The reader is more likely to believe and understand their argument.
b) The text becomes harder to read.
c) The reader gets confused about the topic.
d) The text becomes longer without adding useful information.
a) The reader is more likely to believe and understand their argument.
Read this sentence:
"Polar bears live in cold climates and rely on ice to hunt seals."
What question could you ask to learn more about this topic?
A. What do polar bears eat?
B. Do polar bears like zoos?
C. Are polar bears soft?
D. Can polar bears be pets?
A. What do polar bears eat?