"The Present" Point of View/ Perspective

The Author's Point of View and Perspective

As you are watching, pay attention to your feelings and the boys feeling. Then, answer the questions on the following slides.

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"The Present"

Multiple Choice

What was the boy's first, initial reaction to his present?

• He ripped open the box.

• He ignored the box and kept playing his video game.

• He poked at it and wondered what was inside.

• He jumped up and down in excitement.

Multiple Choice

What was the boy's second reaction to his present?

• He looked at the puppy's missing leg, threw him down and ignored him.

• He loved and cuddle the puppy.

• He played with the puppy.

• He decided to take the puppy to the neighbor.

Open Ended

When the boy realized the dog had a missing paw, how did YOU feel?

How did that make you feel towards the boy?

Multiple Select

What caused the boy to change his perspective about the puppy? (choose 2)

• The puppy kept bothering the boy.

• The puppy did not let a missing leg stop him from having fun.

• The puppy was persistent and wanted to play.

• The boys mom didn't give him a choice. She made him go outside.

Multiple Select

What is one inference you can make about the boy in the video? (choose 2)

• I can infer that the boys leg was amputated recently.

• I can infer that the boy has a boring personality.

• I can infer that he only likes playing with video games and not with dogs.

• I can infer that the boy is still learning to deal with his missing leg.

Open Ended

What lesson about life did the boy learn? How can I apply this lesson to my own life?

Multiple Select

What are 2 possible themes of this short film? (author's message)

• Treat others with kindness and respect.

• Mistakes are ok, as long as you learn from them.

• Our differences make us special.

• We do not need to be perfect to be happy.