02/08 Point of View

02/08 Point of View

Objective

I will be able to describe the three different types of point of view.

C.H.A.M.P.S.

• C - 0 - except when called on

• H - chat

• A - notes, quiz

• M - at computer

• P - answering questions, taking notes

• S - 80% or better on quiz

Expectations

Take Notes

Respond when called on

Use chat appropriately

Be visible on camera

Do your best on the quiz

Point of View

Point of view is the view from which the story is told. Sometimes the author is the narrator, the person who tells the story. Sometimes one of the characters is the narrator. Sometimes the narrator knows about everyone and everything in the story. Sometimes the narrator is limited in her or his knowledge and outlook. Check out the examples for point of view below.

Multiple Choice

What is point of view?

• How the characters see the setting

• Which characters are blind and which can see

• The view from which the story is told

• The name of the main character's pet

First Person

First person point of view uses I or we. First person is often used when someone is stating an opinion or sharing a feeling.

Example

I jumped for joy when I got a new bike for my birthday!

Multiple Choice

What words does first person point of view use?

Remember: I jumped for joy when I got a new bike for my birthday!

• you or me

• I or we

• them or they

• us or them

Second Person

Second person point of view uses the word you. Second person is a good choice when giving directions or anytime you are speaking directly to someone. Second person is almost never used to tell a story.

Example

You need to bring a notebook and a pencil to class.

Multiple Choice

What would does second person use?

Remember: You need to bring a pencil and notebook to class.

• Me

• You

• Us

• Them

Third Person

Third person point of view uses he, she, or they. Sometimes it is used when talking about a thing instead of a person.

Example

Jamal sang the most beautiful song at the talent show, and he won first place.

Multiple Choice

What words are used in third person?

Remember: Jamal sang the most beautiful song at the talent show, and he won first place.

• I and me

• you, us, we

• us and me

• he, she, they, and it