Comparing POV Lesson

Comparing POV Lesson

RL.2.6

Multiple Choice

The person who tells a story is called a ___________________________________?

• author

• Narrator

• dialogue

• plot

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What does the word perspective mean?

• someone's point of view

• what character is speaking

• how many parts there are in a play

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True or false:

Point is view is used in any piece of literature.

• True

• False

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Which words are clue words for 1st person point of view?

• in, lay, the

• I, my, me

• has, at, with

• to, is, was

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Which words are clue words for 3rd person point of view?

• up, down, sideways

• he, she, they

• help, has, then

• I, me, my

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I ran up a steep hill. I was very hot and exhausted. It was a long race, but I was in the lead. I knew if I could keep my pace I would be able to win the race.

• 1st person

• 3rd person

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She ran as fast as she could up the hill. Although she was hot and exhausted, she knew if she kept her pace, she would win the race.

• 1st person

• 3rd person

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Adrian was anxious when he got home from school Thursday afternoon. Ms. Arellano gave so much homework and he knew that his mom wouldn't let him play video games unless all of his homework was done. 

• 1st person POV
• 2nd person POV
• 3rd person POV

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It was cold outside when I headed home from school. I wrapped my arms around myself, leaned into the wind, and ran as fast as I could. I was wearing my heaviest winter coat, a hat, scarf, and gloves, but I was still shivering from the cold!

• First Person

• Third Person

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I was shaking like a leaf! My hands were sweaty and my heart was pounding so loudly I was sure that everyone could hear it.

• First Person

• Third Person

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I could not find my favorite game after my brother was done playing with it. He is always taking my toys without asking for permission. I have looked all over the house and I still can’t find it!

• First Person

• Third Person

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Marie is in the third grade this year. Her favorite subject in school is Math. She loves numbers and always gets good grades on her tests.

• First Person

• Third Person

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Juan sat in the doctor’s office hoping that the doctor would forget about the shot that he needed. He was very nervous and scared.

• First Person

• Third Person

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I love rock climbing! I go rock climbing every weekend with my dad. It is so fun to be up so high. One day, I hope that I can be a professional rock climber. That would be great!

• First Person

• Third Person

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I was so nervous about the school talent show. I wasn't sure if my act would be good enough for the audience. My hands were sweaty and I started to feel panicked. It was time for the show to begin.

What point of view is the author using?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

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Chase jumped up out of bed. His bus would arrive in five minutes, but he had overslept. "Oh man, why did I do this?" he thought. He knew his mom would be upset if he missed the bus.

What point of view is the author using?

• First Person

• Third Person

• Second Person

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Maya and Tucker were on a field trip for school. Maya was so excited to see all the animals at the aquarium. She told her friend Tucker that her favorite animal is the goldfish. She had her own fish at home!

Who's perspective is the story from?

• Maya

• Tucker

• A narrator

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As I grazed in the field, I realized that there were not any other animals around. I had a weird feeling that something was wrong. The other animals that are usually making noises are all silent. I see a shadow up in a tree. I think that is is unsafe here, so I am going to run away.

From what point of view is the passage written?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

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As I grazed in the field, I realized that there were not any other animals around. I had a weird feeling that something was wrong. The other animals that are usually making noises are all silent. The rustling from my hooves are the only sound. I see a shadow up in a tree. I feel afraid and uneasy. I think that is is unsafe here, so I am going to run away.

From what/whose perspective is the passage written?

• A hunter

• An animal looking for friends

• An animal being hunted

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"Jack! Annie! Please clean up your room! We have guests coming over," mom yelled down the hallway. Jack and Annie looked at each other and rolled their eyes. Jack said, "why can't we just close our doors? That would be so much easier than cleaning up this mess." Annie shrugged and got to work on her room. She didn't want the guests to see her room in such a mess.

Which two characters have the same perspective on cleaning their rooms?

• Annie and Mom

• Jack and Annie

• Mom and Jack

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"Jack! Annie! Please clean up your room! We have guests coming over," mom yelled down the hallway. Jack and Annie looked at each other and rolled their eyes. Jack said, "why can't we just close our doors? That would be so much easier than cleaning up this mess." Annie shrugged and got to work on her room. She didn't want the guests to see her room in such a mess.

Do Mom and Jack have the same perspective on Jack and Annie cleaning their rooms?

• Yes

• No

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"Jack! Annie! Please clean up your room! We have guests coming over," mom yelled down the hallway. Jack and Annie looked at each other and rolled their eyes. Jack said, "why can't we just close our doors? That would be so much easier than cleaning up this mess." Annie shrugged and got to work on her room. She didn't want the guests to see her room in such a mess.

Do Jack and Annie have the same point of view on cleaning their rooms?

• Yes

• No

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"Jack! Annie! Please clean up your room! We have guests coming over," mom yelled down the hallway. Jack and Annie looked at each other and rolled their eyes. Jack said, "why can't we just close our doors? That would be so much easier than cleaning up this mess." Annie shrugged and got to work on her room. She didn't want the guests to see her room in such a mess.

What is Annie's perspective on cleaning her room?

• Cleaning her room is a waste of time.

• Cleaning is for boys.

• Cleaning up is important before guests come over.

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Pete didn't feel like doing homework. He felt like playing baseball. He grabbed his mitt off the shelf and began to fantasize about being out in the field. His fantasy was interrupted shortly by the opening of his bedroom door. It was his mom. She started to yell, "Pete, you're not failing baseball class! You're failing math class! You need to study. Put the mitt away!" Pete put the mitt away, and he started doing his math homework.

In the passage above, do Pete and his mom have different perspectives on homework?

• Yes

• No

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Pete didn't feel like doing homework. He felt like playing baseball. He grabbed his mitt off the shelf and began to fantasize about being out in the field. His fantasy was interrupted shortly by the opening of his bedroom door. It was his mom. She started to yell, "Pete, you're not failing baseball class! You're failing math class! You need to study. Put the mitt away!" Pete put the mitt away, and he started doing his math homework.

What is the mom's perspective on homework?

• Homework is a waste of time. Pete should be playing baseball.

• Homework is not as important as baseball.

• Homework is more important than baseball.

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Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason.

Which statement would Red agree with?

• Believing you saw a ghost is crazy.

• Ghosts are so cool. Be sure to wake me up if you see another.

• Ghosts are scary!

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The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.

What is the author's point of view on running?

• The author believes running is a time to think.

• The author dreads having to run.

• The author likes running but would rather be doing something else.

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The deer population

has grown tremendously in recent

years. Each year at hunting season, hunters are able to help

control the deer population and

prevent many deer from starving.

What is the author's perspective?

• The author favors deer hunting

• The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment

• The author does not favor deer hunting

• The author loves deer

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I wonder who

invented paper plates? He was a

clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again.

Which statement do you think the author would agree with?

• Everyone should use disposable products

• Disposable products are dangerous and nobody should use them.

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I wonder who

invented paper plates? He was a

clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again.

What is the author's perspective?

• The author thinks that disposable products are harming the environment.

• The author thinks that disposable products are wonderful.

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Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness

of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean

water, polluting the dolphins' environment.

What is the author's perspective?

• Thea author's favorite animal is a dolphin

• The author thinks that humans harm dolphins

• The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous

• The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.

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Deer are beautiful creatures.

They are so graceful to watch as

they run through the forest. It's

hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.

What is the author's perspective?

• The author favors deer hunting

• The author thinks there are too many deer

• The author does not favor deer hunting

• The author thinks deer harm the environment

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I love to watch birds! It always amazes me

how they can build those nests! I like to leave

scraps of hair and yarn out for them to find.

They'll use these things and weave them into a

nest. Being a parent is a hard job, and the birds

can use all the help they can get.

What is the author's perspective?

• Humans should help birds build their nest

• Humans should never interfere with wild animals

• Birds are interesting animals

• Birds use lots of things to build their nest