Point of View
We have studied two points of view.
What are the two points of view that we've studied?
First and Third person point of view
My feet are ice. The flip-flops were a stupid idea—what was I thinking? The playground swings are freezing and me hands ache, but I hold on, walk myself back a few steps, and let my body fly. It feels wonderful.
Is this written in 1st or 3rd person? Name the first clue word in the story.
1st Person point of view, My
Deer are beautiful creatures. They are so graceful to watch as they run through the forest. It's hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the narrator's perspective?
a.The author likes deer hunting.
b.The author thinks there are too many deer.
c.The author does not like deer hunting.
d.The author thinks deer harm the environment.
c.The author does not like deer hunting.
You can tell the narrator's or a character's point of view by what they say or do in the story?
True or False?
Which of these clue words show that a text is first point of view?
him, she, our, them
our
I'm so busy watching the dog I don't even notice it's started to rain. Don't bother me. Don't bother the dog, neither. I'm looking for the place I first saw him. Does he live here? I wonder.
Is this written in 1st or 3rd person point of view?
First Person point of view
Kathy's parents made her attend a baby-sitting workshop before she could baby-sit her neighbor's five-year-old son, Matthew. It seemed as soon as his parents left, Matthew fell and hit his chin on the coffee table. Without panicking, she remembered what she learned in her baby-sitting class and applied first-aid.
The author wants to show that
a. Matthew should not run in the house.
b. Kathy is ready to baby-sit.
c. Kathy needs to attend more baby-sitting workshops.
b. Kathy is ready to babysit.
I, me, mine, myself, we, us, ours, ourselves
If you see names and clue words like they and their, which point of view would that text be?
Third person point of view
They sleep a long time. At one point they wake. Lerna has put food on a tray beside the bed: clear broth and sliced fruit and a cup of tea, all long gone to room temperature. They eat and drink, then go into the bathroom.
Is this written in 1st or 3rd person point of view?
3rd person point of view
Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean, polluting the dolphins' environment.
What is the narrator's perspective?
a.The author's favorite animal is a dolphin.
b.The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.
c.The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous.
d.The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.
b.The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.
Sarah goes to the mall a few times a month. She always stops in her favorite stores. She also enjoys eating lunch in the food court. Often, she goes to the mall with her friends Annie and Laura.
What is Sarah's perspective on the mall?
One day, Jack built a sand castle at the beach. He had some help from Jill. They took three hours to build their castle.
Name all the clue words in the story that show that it is third person point of view.
Jack, he, Jill, they, their
Henry's sister was very, very old. Almost fourteen. She didn't ever argue with Henry or Mark. In fact, she hardly talked to them at all because she was so old and wise and almost grown up. Her name was Elizabeth.
What are the first five clue words for this story to show that it is 3rd person point of view?
Henry's, sister, she, Henry, Mark
I wonder who invented paper plates? He was a clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy glass plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again. What a great invention!
What is the narrator's perspective?
a. The author thinks that paper plates are bad for the environment.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
c. The author wishes there was a larger variety of paper plates.
d. The author wants the reader to use paper plates more often.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
Charlie has a difficult time with multiplying. He studies every afternoon to try and get down his facts. He is determined to improve. Even though multiplying is hard for him, he perseveres and continues working hard at it.
What is Charlie's perspective on multiplying?
He thinks multiplying is difficult, but he know he can improve by studying.
Harry had never been inside Filch's office before; it was a place most students avoided. The room was dingy and windowless, lit by a single oil lamp dangling from the low ceiling. A faint smell of fried fish lingered about the place. Wooden filing cabinets stood around the walls; from their labels, Harry could see that they contained details of every pupil Filch had ever punished.
What point of view is this story? How do you know?
Third person point of view, because there are names and no words like I, we, or me.
My name is India, and last summer my daddy, the preacher, sent me to the store for a box of macaroni-and-cheese, some white rice, and two tomatoes. I came back with a dog.
List all the clue words in this story to show that it is first person point of view.
My, my, me, I
Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked.
What is the author's perspective?
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
b. Gorillas are mean animals.
c. Gorillas don't like other animals.
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
Hannah wants to be friends with Jenny. She tries to talk to Jenny a few times, but Jenny is very shy. Hannah does not give up and finally Jenny starts talking to Hannah. Eventually they start eating lunch together an become close friends.
What is Hannah's perspective on making friends?
Making friends is worth the work.