Analyzing Narrative Point of View

Analyze Third-Person Point of View

Pecos Bill

Today we will use specific words and descriptions to identify the narration's point of view and discuss how the story's narration impacts our understanding

Point of View

The point of view in a story shows us who is telling, or narrating, the tale. We are going to locate clues to help us identify the point of view in "Pecos Bill." The point of view will give us insight into the characters' words and interactions with others, and help us understand how these characters see their world.

Point of View

When we read, we think about who is telling the story and look for clues to help us figure this out. What are some words that are clues to the point of view of this story?

Multiple Select

Third-Person Point of View means...(check all that apply)

• The narrator is not a character in the story.

• Uses the word I.

• Uses the pronouns he, she, they, him, her, them.

• Can express what every character thinks or feels.

Read the text

Annotate the clues about point of view and think about what the narrator tells about the characters and their actions.

Open Ended

The word _____shows third-person point of view. I learned ______