Point of View-2MP

You are standing at the front doors on the first day of school, willing yourself to go inside. It can be difficult to make new friends after 15 years, but you are determined to try. From which point of view is this passage written?

• third person limited

• second person

• third person omniscient

• first person

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TEKS.ELA.E3.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2N

TEKS.ELA.LG.3B

When the bus came, I got on, carrying my pink backpack. It was the first day of school, and I was nervous. I smiled, though, when I saw my best friend Kevin sitting in the back. Determine if the point of view is first-person, third-person limited or third-person omniscient.

• first person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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TEKS.ELA.E3.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2N

TEKS.ELA.LG.3B

When the bus came, Sharon got on, carrying her pink backpack. It was the first day of school, and Sharon was nervous. She smiled, though, when she saw her best friend Kevin sitting in the back. Determine if the point of view is first-person, third-person limited or third-person omniscient.

• first person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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TEKS.ELA.E3.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2N

TEKS.ELA.LG.3B

When the bus came, Sharon got on, carrying her pink backpack. It was the first day of school, and Sharon was nervous. She smiled, though, when she saw her best friend Kevin sitting in the back. Kevin was nervous, too. So, he was thrilled to see Sharon. Maybe this day would not be so bad after all. Determine if the point of view is first-person, third-person limited or third-person omniscient.

• first person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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TEKS.ELA.E3.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2N

TEKS.ELA.LG.3B

“Math class is boring,” thought Tyler. Wishing that he could be in P.E., Tyler tried to concentrate on the x’s and y’s as Mrs. Smith explained the equation. When the bell rang, Tyler was one of the first ones to get up. “See you tomorrow, Tyler,” Mrs. Smith said. “Don’t forget our quiz.” Tyler hung his head as he went into the hallway. He was not ready for a quiz, but he forgot all about math the moment he stepped into his next class: P.E.! Determine if the point of view is first-person, third-person limited or third-person omniscient.

• first person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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TEKS.ELA.E3.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2N

TEKS.ELA.LG.3B

The lights in the mall were beautiful. There were red, green, and gold decorations everywhere. I couldn’t wait to start shopping for presents for all my friends. “Are you ready to go?” Dad asked. “Yes!” I exclaimed. “Let’s shop!” Determine if the point of view is first-person, third-person limited or third-person omniscient.

• first person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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TEKS.ELA.E3.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2N

TEKS.ELA.LG.3B

The gym was crowded. Leslie was excited about the dance team’s performance, but she was afraid of performing in front of all these people. Melissa could see the look of panic on Leslie’s face. “It’s okay,” Melissa said. “We have practiced a lot for this.” Hearing Melissa’s words, Coach Turner turned around. “No need to be nervous, girls. You are going to be great! Determine if the point of view is first-person, third-person limited or third-person omniscient.

• first person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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TEKS.ELA.E3.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2N

TEKS.ELA.LG.3B

Carlos was sad. No one knew what he was feeling inside. He had lost his first soccer game. Would the coach choose him as a team member or would he lose his position? Determine if the point of view is first-person, third-person limited or third-person omniscient.

• first person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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TEKS.ELA.E3.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2N

TEKS.ELA.LG.3B

The silence in the car is difficult to bear. I turn on the radio, and music fills the air. My fingers tap to the beat on the steering wheel. The guitars vibrate so loudly, they almost seem real. From what point of view is the poem told?

• first person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

• second person

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TEKS.ELA.2.9B

TEKS.ELA.3.9B

TEKS.ELA.4.9B

TEKS.ELA.5.9B

TEKS.ELA.6.9E