Comparing Point of View

Comparing Point of View

Point of View vs. Perspective

• Point of view tells us who is telling the story

• Perspective is how the person telling the story feels, thinks, or interprets the events of the story

Practice

Read the passages on the following slides and answer the questions that follow.

Text 1

There are a lot of great uses for technology. It has helped teachers be able to connect with their students during the COVID 19 pandemic. However, kids are being exposed to too much screen time these days. Even after using computers for school, they continue to use their phones, watch TV, play video games, and access social media websites. The constant use of screens is not good for their vision. It also can lead to headaches. Children are missing out on social interactions because they choose to play a video game instead of playing with other people. For all of these reasons, children should not be using technology nearly as much as they are. Screen time needs to be reduced.

Multiple Choice

What is the author's perspective on technology?

• The author believes that technology is beneficial for children.

• The author believes that technology allows us to stay connected.

• The author believes that technology is harmful to children.

• The author believes that adults use too much technology.

Multiple Choice

Which quote from the text best supports the author's perspective?

• "There are a lot of great uses for technology."

• "It has helped teachers be able to connect with their students during the COVID 19 pandemic."

• "However, kids are being exposed to too much screen time these days."

Multiple Choice

With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?

• Technology has many negative effects on a child's brain development.

• Technology has allowed schools to make good use of their time.

• Technology gives children more opportunities to learn.

• Technology can be a good resource to help children stay connected with peers.

Text 2

Technology has continued to grow and improve over the years, and today is a great resource for children. Technology allows children to stay in touch with their friends through text messaging and video calling. It also provides great entertainment! Children can play video games, which help to improve hand-eye coordination. They can also use social media for entertainment. They don't have to bother their parents all the time because they have so many other things that they can do using technology! Finally, technology allows children to practice for school even when they are at home. Clearly, technology is a great resource for kids.

Multiple Choice

What is the author's perspective on technology?

• The author believes that technology is beneficial for children.

• The author believes that technology impacts children's brain development.

• The author believes that technology is harmful to children.

• The author believes that adults use too much technology.

Multiple Choice

With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?

• Technology can be harmful to the brain development of a child.

• Screen time should be reduced for children.

• Technology provides children with a way to interact with their friends.

• Technology should only be used when absolutely necessary.

Multiple Choice

How does the author's perspective in Text 2 influence the way they wrote their passage?

• The author had a positive perspective so he mentioned how teachers use technology.

• The author had a negative perspective so he mentioned how technology is harmful.

• The author had a positive perspective so he lists ways that technology is a good.

• The author had a negative perspective so he argues that technology should not be used by children.