Point of View
Name the two types of point of view we have learned about.
first person point of view
third person point of view
Is this a good theme?
True or False: Helping Family Comes First
True
What is narrative writing?
telling a story
Is sad a character trait?
NO
True or False: You should read the story and answer the questions as fast as you can.
False
Which point of view should you NEVER EVER pick as an answer in 4th grade?
second person point of view
Should a theme use a character's name?
No, because the theme needs to be general, so the reader can learn a lesson too.
True or False: Narrative writing should always have a plot?
True
Which word is not a character trait?
honest
respectful
determined
angry
greedy
angry
What is a setting? Hint: You need two words.
where and when
What pronouns does a narrator use in a third-person point-of-view story?
character names, he, she, they
What are some synonyms for theme?
lesson
central message
moral
Name three elements that should be in Narrative Writing.
plot
beginning, middle, end
characters & settings
problem & solution
resolution & theme
F.A.S.T.
point of view
Which word is missing from this sentence?
Character traits can be positive or ______________.
negative
Which strategies can you use to find the summary?
B, M, E
5 W's & 1 H
What pronouns does the author use in a first-person story?
I, me, my
Who learns the theme in a story?
the character or characters and reader
What is a synonym for problem?
conflict
Do character traits describe what someone looks like on the outside?
NO
Explain the plug-it-in strategy?
Replace the answers in the sentence or paragraph to determine which word fits best.
What does the reader learn about the character in a first-person point of view?
their thoughts and feelings
How does the reader determine the theme of a story?
The reader needs to examine the character's problem, how he/she solved it, and what they learned.
What does F.A.S.T. stand for?
Feelings
Action
Speech (dialogue)
Thoughts (italics)
What does a character trait describe?
A character trait describes a character's inner qualities, or their personality.
If Mrs. Alcala asks how can a character be described, she is looking for a ______________?
character trait