Point of View
What are the clue words for first person narration?
(Hint: The narrator is a character in the story.)
I, We, Me, My, Our
What is visualization?
Visualization is a mental image in your mind that helps you understand the story better.
What is a main idea?
The main idea is what the text is mostly about.
What are the clue words for third person?
(Hint: The narrator is outside of the story.)
He, She, Them, They
WHAT are the five senses we use to help us visualize?
See, hear, touch, smell, taste
Where can the main idea usually be found?
The main idea is usually found in the first sentence or paragraph of the text.
What are the clue words for second person?
(Hint: The narrator is talking directly to the reader)
You, Your, Yours
HOW do the five senses help us visualize?
The five senses help us visualize by helping us imagine what a person, place or thing can look like, smell like, feel like, sound like or taste like.
What is the main idea of this passage?
This passage is about a new coat.
Tom loves to go to the park. He loves to go down the slide and swing on the swings. Tom plays tag with his sister, she loves to play at the park too.
What point of view is this being told from?
Third Person
Today I went to the pizzeria with my sister, and ordered a slice of pizza. This pizza was so delicious! My slice had sauce, cheese and vegetables on it. I love pizza!
What is the main idea of this passage?
The main idea of this passage is eating a delicious slice of pizza.
My entire class went on a field trip today. I sat with my friend on the bus, and my teacher made sure I put on my seatbelt. When the bus arrived at the museum, we got off and lined up outside. We were excited to see what was waiting for us inside!
What point of view is this story written from?
First Person
Yesterday, I bought a new puppy! My puppy is so cute, I named her pretzel. She is a golden retriever, and has a brown spot on her nose. She is so cute, I can't wait to teach her new tricks.
What is the main idea of this passage?
The main idea of this passage is about a new puppy named pretzel.