Point of View

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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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What is Third Person point of view?

Back

Third Person point of view is when the narrator is not a character in the story and uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' to tell the story.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is Second Person point of view?

Back

Second Person point of view is when the narrator addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

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Example of First Person point of view?

Back

An example of First Person is: 'I went to the park and saw my friends.'

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Example of Third Person point of view?

Back

An example of Third Person is: 'She walked to the store and bought some milk.'

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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Example of Second Person point of view?

Back

An example of Second Person is: 'You walk into the room and see a surprise party.'

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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Why is First Person used in stories?

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First Person is used to give readers a personal connection to the narrator's thoughts and feelings.

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Why is Third Person used in stories?

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Third Person is used to provide a broader perspective on the events and characters in 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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Why is Second Person less common in stories?

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Second Person is less common because it directly addresses the reader, which can be less immersive.

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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 does it mean to have a biased point of view?

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A biased point of view means that the narrator has a personal opinion that affects how the story is told.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6