POV Check-In

I stared at the math test in front of me, thinking, I hope I did well on this. "I worked really hard on this," I muttered to myself. As I turned it in, I couldn’t help but worry if my answers were correct.  

• 1st Person POV

• 2nd Person POV

• 3rd Person Limited POV

• 3rd Person Omniscient POV

You step onto the stage, your heart pounding. What if I forget my lines? you think nervously. "You’ve got this," you tell yourself, trying to stay positive. The spotlight shines on you as you begin your speech.  

• 1st Person POV

• 2nd Person POV

• 3rd Person Limited POV

• 3rd Person Omniscient POV

Sam was nervous about his upcoming presentation. What if I mess up? he thought as he glanced at his notes. "You’re going to do great," his friend said, trying to reassure him. Sam nodded, trying to push his worries aside.  

• 1st Person POV

• 2nd Person POV

• 3rd Person Limited POV

• 3rd Person Omniscient POV

Jessie watched as her teammates practiced for the big game. I hope they remember all the strategies, she thought, feeling a bit anxious. "We need to stay focused," she said to herself, wishing she could join in and help them.  

• 1st Person POV

• 2nd Person POV

• 3rd Person Limited POV

• 3rd Person Omniscient POV

At the birthday party, Emma was thrilled with her gift, thinking, This is just what I wanted! Her brother Max, on the other hand, was disappointed with his present, feeling it was too childish. Their parents, observing both reactions, understood their different feelings and hoped the party would be enjoyable for everyone.  

• 1st Person POV

• 2nd Person POV

• 3rd Person Limited POV

• 3rd Person Omniscient POV

You carefully place the pieces of your puzzle on the table. I need to fit this piece here, you think as you maneuver it into place. "Does this look right?" you ask aloud, hoping for confirmation. You focus intently on completing the puzzle.  

• 1st Person POV

• 2nd Person POV

• 3rd Person Limited POV

• 3rd Person Omniscient POV

Sarah was excited about the upcoming art show. This is going to be amazing! she thought as she prepared her artwork. Meanwhile, her friend Liam was feeling anxious about the same event, worried that his paintings wouldn’t be good enough. The teacher, seeing both their emotions, knew they were each dealing with their own mix of excitement and nerves.  

• 1st Person POV

• 2nd Person POV

• 3rd Person Limited POV

• 3rd Person Omniscient POV

Point of view is...

• What the story is about
• The author's favorite book
• Who is telling the story
• The main idea 

Third person point of view is when the narrator uses words like:

• She, They, He 
• I, Me, My

Which type of point of view is when a character from the story writes from his or her viewpoint?

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person