Point of View
Define Point of View
Which character is telling the story
Define mood.
How the story makes the reader feel.
Define Aha Moment.
A moment when the character realizes something important.
Which signpost is in this passage?
She stared at the tangled mess of wires on the desk, feeling like she’d never figure out the circuit. Her friend asked if she needed help again. Then it hit her—she had been connecting the batteries backward the whole time! She laughed at herself, realizing the solution had been simple all along.
Aha Moment
What is a sentence fragment?
An incomplete phrase.
It was.
The backpack.
What is the point of view of this passage?
I clutched my lunch tray and scanned the crowded cafeteria, hoping someone would wave me over. Everyone already seemed to have a seat, laughing like they’d been friends forever. My stomach twisted as I, Julia, spotted an empty chair in the corner—it looked safer than trying to join anyone else. Maybe tomorrow, I told myself, I’d finally have the courage to say hi first.
Julia's point of view
List at least 3 words that can be used to describe mood.
(Answers will vary)
Suspenseful
Excited
Happy
Define Memory Moment
When a character has a flashback.
Which signpost is in this passage?
She walked past the old oak tree at the edge of the park, and a sudden memory hit her. Years ago, she had climbed that same tree with her brother, laughing until they fell onto the grass. The sound of their laughter echoed in her mind, warm and bright. For a moment, she felt like a child again, carried back by the memory she hadn’t thought of in years.
Memory Moment
Noun- person, place, or thing
Verb- An action
Adjective- A describing word
What is the point of view of this passage?
I dragged my backpack along the sidewalk, trying to keep up with Rosa as she talked about the science fair. She sounded so confident, like everything was already perfect. I wished I felt that way—my volcano still wouldn’t erupt no matter what I tried. When she looked back and said, “Don’t worry, Eli, we’ll figure it out,” I felt a small spark of hope flicker inside me.
Eli's point of view
What is the mood of the following passage?
I shivered as I stepped into the abandoned house, the floorboards groaning under my weight. Tom whispered something to Lila, but I couldn’t hear it over the pounding of my own heart. I wished I had stayed home, safe and warm, instead of following them into this shadowy mess. A cold draft brushed my neck, and I realized too late that curiosity might have been a mistake.
Creepy
Suspenseful
Scared
Define Contrasts and Contradictions
When a character is acting the opposite of how they usually act.
What is the sign post in this passage?
He sat on the edge of the dock, skipping stones across the water, feeling frustrated with how slowly his fishing line was moving. His grandfather leaned down beside him and said, “Patience isn’t just waiting—it’s how you act while you wait.” The words sank in, and he realized that being calm and careful mattered more than rushing. From that moment, he felt a little wiser and a little more at peace.
Words of the Wiser
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What is the point of view of this passage?
I hugged my notebook tight as Sam and Jada argued over which book to borrow from the library. Their voices bounced off the shelves, and I felt invisible in the middle of it all. I, Mia, wished I could speak up, but the words got stuck in my throat. Finally, Sam looked at me and shrugged, “What do you think, Mia?” and my heart raced—I actually had a say.
Mia's point of view
What is the mood of this passage?
The rain soaked through my jacket as Leo and Nina sprinted down the empty street, laughing despite the storm. I trudged behind them, feeling every drop chill me to the bone. My mood was heavy, the gray sky matching the gloom I couldn’t shake. Still, their laughter tugged at me, a small reminder that even miserable days could have sparks of warmth.
Sad
Lonely
Depressed
Hopeful
Define Words of the Wiser
When someone older and more experienced gives advice to a younger character that changes their thinking.
What is the signpost in this passage?
Every morning, she found herself staring at the same cracked tile in the kitchen floor. No matter what she did, her sock always seemed to catch on it, tripping her every time. She noticed it happening again and again, and finally realized the tile was loose. Once it was fixed, the little frustration that had bothered her for weeks disappeared.
Again and again
Write an example of a sentence with an appositive in it
(Answers will vary)
The boy, my brother, was really annoying today.
How do different points of view effect the reader's understanding?
What is the mood of this passage?
The sun dipped low as Max and Lily walked across the empty park, kicking leaves without a word. I followed behind, feeling a mix of calm and something strange I couldn’t name. The air smelled sweet, but my stomach twisted at the same time. I didn’t know if I was happy, nervous, or both, but I couldn’t stop watching them.
Anxious
Nervous
Define Again and Again
When a word, phrase, or action gets repeated over and over again.
What is the signpost in this passage?
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He had always been confident about giving speeches, standing tall in front of the class without a second thought. But today, his hands shook and his voice wavered as he faced the crowd. This sudden change confused him—why did he feel so nervous when he usually felt so brave? It made him realize that even the most confident people could have moments of doubt.
Contrasts and Contradictions