Point of View

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What is 'Point of View'?

Back

Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how the reader experiences the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is First Person Point of View?

Back

First Person Point of View is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we' to tell the story.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is Third Person Point of View?

Back

Third Person Point of View is when the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Example of First Person Point of View.

Back

"I love going to the park with my friends."

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Example of Third Person Point of View.

Back

"She enjoys reading books in her free time."

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

How can you identify First Person Point of View in a text?

Back

Look for the use of 'I', 'me', 'my', or 'we'.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

How can you identify Third Person Point of View in a text?

Back

Look for the use of 'he', 'she', 'they', or character names.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the effect of using First Person Point of View?

Back

It allows readers to connect closely with the narrator's thoughts and feelings.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the effect of using Third Person Point of View?

Back

It provides a broader perspective on the story and allows insight into multiple characters.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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Can a story switch between First and Third Person Point of View?

Back

Yes, some stories may switch perspectives, but it should be clear to the reader.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6