Point of View
Name the Point of View
"Marty loved Shiloh so much. He would do anything to protect his dog."
3rd person limited
Determine the theme:
Jim was stacking boxes at work. There was a certain height he had to reach. He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top. Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller
Similar words:
working together
teamwork
helping others
Name the specific fiction
A make-believe story including elements that impossible in real life, such as talking animals or magical powers is what fiction genre?
fantasy
What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:
Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.
perusade
A boy is kicking leaves.
What time of year could it be?
fall
Name the Point of View
"The campers got to the fire. Ben wished he had another jacket, but Kelly felt hot."
3rd person omniscient
Determine the theme:
The girls were coloring when Mike wanted to join along. One girl moved the crayons closer to them. The other girl proceeded to take the other crayon boxes. Mike had no crayons to use. One girl remarked, "These crayons are ours. Find your own."
similar themes:
don't be greedy
share with others
Name the fiction.
What fiction genre is a story using made-up characters that could actually happen in real life?
realistic fiction
What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:
Driving west from Capital Park, turn left onto Maple Avenue. Continue for 3 blocks until you come to Trumbull Street, and then turn right. The library will be on your left.
Explain
After coming home late from a party, Mae's father questioned her. She wanted to tell him that she was studying at a friend's place and lost track of time, but she told him the truth instead: she was at a party.
What character trait does Mae demonstrate?
brave
courageous
Name the Point of View
Even though I have two siblings, my sister is my favorite sibling.
1st person
Determine the Theme
"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.
Similar themes:
Don't give up
keep trying
Determine the fiction.
Stories passed down orally from one generation to the next by different cultural groups
folktales
What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:
Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dragon's quest!
entertain
When Lucy saw her spelling grade, she kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
How is Lucy feeling when she sees her grade?
furious
mad
upset
angry
Which point of view has a narrator telling the story from the outside? Pronouns of her, him, he , she, and it are used.
3rd person
Determine the theme:
Kim had gone through her closet with her mom over the weekend. She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over. Kim wondered what she could do with the clothes. She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway.
similar themes:
it's better to give than receive
share with others
be kind to others
Name the fiction
Stories based on tradition to explain how the world and humankind came to be is what fiction genre?
myths
What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:
Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle.
inform
Sam and his brother Tim each have their own rooms. Sam likes to make his bed every morning, but Tim never makes his bed. Sam folds all his clothes before putting them away, but Tim leaves all of his clothes on the floor.
What word can be used to describe Tim?
messy
disorganized
Name the Point of View
My grandma is coming to visit and I can't wait to see her.
1st person
Determine the theme:
She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said.
similar themes:
it's important to be honest
honesty is the best policy
always say the truth
Name the fiction
Stories based on tradition to explain how the world and humankind came to be is what fiction genre?
tall tales
What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:
The rabbit's fur was as soft as velvet, and he seemed to enjoy having people pet him. He would snuggle in closer, lay his ears back, and pull in his feet.
Describe
The scout leader looked at the dark cloudy sky and muttered something under his breath. Then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving." He called to the group of tired boys. "The faster the better."
Why do you think the scout leader started rushing the boys?
it was going to rain