Predictions
When can you make a prediction? (3 answers)
Before, during AND after reading
What are the 3 types of point of views?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person
What is perspective?
A way of thinking about and understanding something
What is bias?
Using words to describe something in a way that's not fair, and only shows one side of it.
BOTH
Your family is having a barbecue in the backyard, and you're helping set the table. You notice it will be a windy day. What could go wrong if you don't secure the paper plates?
The plates might fly away in the wind, creating a mess.
You're reading a story where the author writes, "I jumped in the puddles, and I laughed so hard." What point of view is the author using in this story?
First person
In your class, some students think math is their favorite subject, while others prefer reading. This shows that:
Some students have different favorite subjects.
Jordyn says that her favorite movie is Inside Out. She asks her friends what movie they would rather watch during a slumber party. Is she using bias to make a decision or not?
NO
True or False
When someone has an agenda, they have a plan or goal that guides their behavior.
True
You're planning a backyard camping adventure with your friends, and you decide to use a flashlight to tell spooky stories in the dark. What could be an action you take to ensure you have enough light for storytelling?
Check the flashlight batteries and bring extra ones in case.
Why is understanding point of view in a story important?
It allows us to imagine ourselves in the story.
During lunchtime, some of your friends like to eat pizza, while others prefer sandwiches. What does this tell you about your friends' lunch choices?
Different friends have different food preferences.
In a school art contest, the same student wins every year, even if others have amazing artwork. What might this be an example of?
Bias
What are some downfalls of having a hidden agenda?
Your classmates might not want to share information with you.
Your school is having a science fair, and you're presenting an experiment with liquids. You notice the table is uneven. What might happen if you don't level the table?
The liquids might spill and ruin your presentation.
In a story, you come across the sentence, "He ran as fast as he could to catch the bus." What point of view is the author using in this sentence?
Third person
Your class is preparing for a special event called "Class Field Day." Everyone is excited and talking about their favorite field day games, like the sack race, tug-of-war, and the potato sack relay. What does this scenario show?
All your classmates share the same excitement for the Class Field Day.
In a story, all the animals like nuts, and the book says it's the best food ever. What does this show?
Bias
What is an example of a person having an agenda?
You tell me
Your class is going on a field trip to a butterfly garden. You notice it will be a hot, sunny day. How should you help your classmates prepare to stay comfortable during the trip?
Remind everyone to bring water bottles.
How does Point of View affect a story?
Point of view affects how the story is told and the reader's connection to the characters.
Why is it important to understand different perspectives?
Understanding different perspectives is important because it helps us be nicer and make better choices with our friends and in our world.
In a class debate, the teacher always gives both sides an equal chance to share their arguments and listens to each student carefully. What does the teacher show?
Fairness
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Ms. K