1.3 POV and Perspective
Allie's family was moving to a new house. Allie and her sister, Iris, shared a room but now they would each get their own room in the new house. She was wondering, "Who would get the bigger room?"
What point of view narration is this story?
Third Person
Studies show that the numbers of unwanted dogs in shelters are increasing, but there is not enough space ad resource for them. People should help shelters by adopting a dog. When you adopt a dog, you help shelters not get overcrowded. Also, your economic contribution helps shelters get more resources to help new dogs every year.
What is the author's claim?
People should help shelters by adopting a dog.
What does the metaphor mean?
"The car was an oven after sitting in the sun all afternoon."
The car was very hot.
There once was a shepherd boy whose job was to sit on the hillside and watch the sheep. It was a a boring job. One day, he got fed up. He wanted something interesting to happen. What did the boy do? He raced into the village shouting, "Wolf! Wolf!" The villagers came running, assuming the flock was in jeopardy. But they soon realized the boy had tricked them and there was no wolf. A few days later, the boy did the same thing, and again everyone came running. Again, they realized they'd been tricked. The next day, there actually was a wolf, but when the boy ran into the village for help, everyone ignored him.
What is the theme?
When you lie a lot, people won't believe you when you tell the truth.
Rewrite the sentence with correct commas and quotation marks.
Source 2 says that dogs are the best pets to have.
Source 2 says that, "dogs are the best pets to have."
We decided, as teachers, to take a week off of school. Mrs. Bayuk-Cheeks said, "We should all go on a vacation! We have worked hard for our students and we deserve it!"
What is the point of view narration of the text?
Basketball and baseball are both popular sports. Basketball is much more difficult to play. Basketball players must be good at dribbling, shooting, running and passing the ball. It takes a lot of athleticism to run up and down a basketball court. Baseball is much easier- baseball players just need to be able to throw and catch a baseball, and they don't do near as much running as basketball players.
What is the author's claim about baseball?
The author claims that baseball is much easier than basketball because they just need to throw and catch a baseball.
What does the idiom mean?
"We turned the house upside down after Jenny lost her keys."
We looked everywhere for her keys.
There once was a shepherd boy whose job was to sit on the hillside and watch the sheep. It was a a boring job. One day, he got fed up. He wanted something interesting to happen. What did the boy do? He raced into the village shouting, "Wolf! Wolf!" The villagers came running, assuming the flock was in jeopardy. But they soon realized the boy had tricked them and there was no wolf. A few days later, the boy did the same thing, and again everyone came running. Again, they realized they'd been tricked. The next day, there actually was a wolf, but when the boy ran into the village for help, everyone ignored him.
What text evidence supports the theme?
When he went to the village and yelled "Wolf!" they realized the boy had tricked him. When there actually was a wolf and the boy ran for help, everyone in the village ignored him.
Rewrite the sentence with correct commas and quotation marks.
We need to leave the house by nine my mother said.
"We need to leave the house by nine," my mother said.
I'm Father Goose. I'd like to offer a different perspective on a famous tale. Humpty Dumpty was neither sitting on a wall, nor did he have a great fall. He was playing soccer. He tried to bounce the ball off his head- and CRACK! Now, let's discuss the part about all the king's men. Why would such a large group be required to put Humpty together again? Truly, all it took was a single doctor to fix Humpty's shell. I watched the whole thing. Of course, my wife, Mother Goose, tells a different story. But she has a very lively imagination.
What is the perspective of Father Goose?
Father Goose things that Humpty Dumpty cracked his head from playing soccer and not from sitting on a wall or falling.
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. (They have to remain alert for predators.) Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
What is the author's claim?
Giraffes are unique in other ways than just their height.
What does the simile mean?
"Terry is great with computers. He takes to them like a duck to water."
He works with computers easily, or without any effort.
When Jen turned 14, her parents said she could start babysitting to earn some money. Not long after, Ms. Miller, who lived next door, called and asked if Jen could babysit that Friday. Ms. Miller and her husband had tickets to a play. Jen jumped at the chance. But then on Thursday, Jen's friend Alissa invited her to a concert on Friday night. Jen really wanted to go, so she called Ms. miller and told her that she couldn't babysit after all. Ms. Miller sounded irked and said she wished Jen had let her know sooner. Ms. Miller never asked Jen to babysit after that.
What is the theme of this story?
When you go back on your word, people won't trust you.
Choose the correct spelling.
Identification
Identifacation
Identificition
Identification
It is very important to get enough sleep every night. People who get enough sleep are more productive, do better in school, and are healthier. If you don't get enough sleep, it could lead to moodiness, heart disease, and depression. Instead of staying up late to watch a TV show, you should make sure you are getting enough sleep!
What is the point of view?
Third Person
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. (They have to remain alert for predators.) Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
What text evidence supports the author's claim?
For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time.
Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
What does the metaphor mean?
"Our computer hardly words anymore. It is a real dinosaur."
The computer is very old and out-of-date.
When Jen turned 14, her parents said she could start babysitting to earn some money. Not long after, Ms. Miller, who lived next door, called and asked if Jen could babysit that Friday. Ms. Miller and her husband had tickets to a play. Jen jumped at the chance. But then on Thursday, Jen's friend Alissa invited her to a concert on Friday night. Jen really wanted to go, so she called Ms. Miller and told her that she couldn't babysit after all. Ms. Miller sounded irked and said she wished Jen had let her know sooner. Ms. Miller never asked Jen to babysit after that.
What text evidence supports the theme?
Rewrite the sentence filling in the blanks.
Word box: their, they're, there.
____ going over ____ to get ____ bikes.
They're going over there to get their bikes.
When summer comes around, most people pull out their flip flops. However, flip flops can be unsafe. Wearing flip flops too often can cause problems with my feet and ankles. It can also lead to back and leg pain. Because flip flops do not cover the top and sides of feet, we are exposed to more germs when wearing them. Although it is fine to wear flip flops occasionally, tennis shoes are a much better option.
What is the point of view?
First Person
Plants take minerals from the soil and change some into chemicals they can use. These can act as poisons that make creatures sick or even harm them. Mustard plants use them to make their leaves taste bad to hungry caterpillars. Foxgloves have a strong poison. It can cause a heart attack if too much of the plant is eaten.
What is the author's claim?
Plants have interesting ways of protecting themselves from animals.
What does the idiom mean?
"My brother is not very good at sewing. In fact, he is all thumbs!"
He is very clumsy or awkward.
It was Manny's birthday, and he was so excited to open his gifts. He started with the biggest box, of course! Inside was a giant pillow! What a massive disappointment! Next, he opened a tiny box to which he hadn't paid any mind. It contained a slip of paper with numbers: 38-1-21. Turns out, it was the combination to a lock. Yes, locked up in front of Manny's house was a brand-new bike with a big red ribbon on it. It was the best gift ever!
What is the theme? You must use text evidence to support.
Great gifts can come in small packages.
Manny got a tiny box with a slip of paper with numbers on it. It was a combination to a lock on his brand-new bike!
Edit the sentence:
i am going too the store said ms mondie.
"I am going too the store," said Ms. Mondie.