Point of View
The point of view that uses the words I, me, my,
True or False: I can compare only one thing
False
Name the three MAIN point of views
first person, second person, third person
What is fiction?
people, places, or events that are imaginary (not real)
What ELO are we testing on?
What point of view is this?
He ran to the store. He did not find anything that he was looking for.
Third Person
What am I doing when I compare something?
How two or more things are alike
Name 3 different genres
Answers will vary
Describe an autobiography
the story of a person's life, written by that person
What Holiday is on Wednesday?
St. Patrick's Day
I went to the grand opening of Smithville's new park on Saturday with my mom. I couldn't believe there was a park where an old parking lot used to be!
First Person
The tool often used for comparing and contrasting that has 3 or more circles
Venn Diagram
Name 5 different genres
answers will vary
Fiction or Autobiography?
May contain mystical creatures
Fiction
Characters never actually lived is an example of which genre?
Fiction
A community picnic marked the grand opening of a new park in Smithville on Saturday. Visitors were pleased with the park's beauty and design. They were also thrilled that the year-long project is finally complete.
Third Person
alike, as well as, same as, similar
describe what theme means
message or moral of the story
Autobiography or Biography
A true story written by the person who experienced the events of the story.
Autobiography
What are the two types of third person point of view
Third person omniscient
Which BEST identifies a structural change that would allow readers to know more about the thoughts and feelings of two people?
a) changing the point of view from first to second person
b) Changing the point of view from second to first person
c) changing the point of view from first person to third person limited
d) changing the point of view from first person to third person omniscient
D
At least three signal words used for contrasting
but, yet, differ, while, where as, opposed
How would a diary differ from an autobiographical passage about the same event?
a) An autobiographical passage is not written in first person perspective.
b) There is no substantial difference
c) A diary is more personal and isn't meant to be read by a general audience
d) Diary entries are usually written from a third-person point of view.
C
Mr. R wants to turn his diary into a fictional short story. Which best identifies a structural change that would turn this nonfiction account of his trip into a fictional short story?
a) describing the setting in greater detail
b) Adding dialogue
c) Adding an imaginative conflict between two people
d)Including the names and descriptions of people.
C
Correctly spell Mr's last name (without looking)
Reisenbichler