Understanding Perspective

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What is perspective?

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Perspective is the special lens you use to see the world. It’s your unique point of view, how you feel about something, or how you interpret an event.

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How can perspective differ when watching a movie?

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Your perspective might be that the main character made a bad choice, while your friend’s perspective is that the character did the right thing. You both watched the exact same movie, but you saw it differently.

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How does an author use perspective in a story?

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An author chooses a character's perspective to tell the tale. The story looks and feels one way when it's told by the hero, but it would feel completely different if it were told from the villain's perspective.

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Why is understanding someone else's perspective important?

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Understanding someone else’s perspective helps you see things from their point of view, even if you don't agree with them.

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Analyze

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To look closely at something and break it down into smaller parts to understand how it works or what it means.

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Analyzing a Poem

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Look at the words, rhythm, and imagery separately. Combine ideas to explain the poem's full meaning.

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Analyzing a Problem in Math or Science

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Look at the different steps, the data, and the reasons behind each part of the solution.

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Annotate

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To annotate means to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or a map. It involves actively thinking and responding.

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Annotating a Book

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You might annotate a book by highlighting an important sentence, underlining a key phrase, or writing a question in the margin.

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Annotating a Diagram

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You could annotate a diagram by adding labels, arrows, and short descriptions to explain what each part is or how it works.