Point of View Practice

Read the passage and select the POV:

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm. I timed my breathing with the rhythm.

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Read the passage and select the POV:

Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe.

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read the passage and select the POV:

If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately.

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Jeremiah squinted from the sun. He was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. He dropped it. His coach talked to him. "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect. It's okay," he said. Jeremiah smiled at the coach, but he couldn't forgive himself so easily.

• Third person omniscient

• Third person limited

• Third person objective

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

April opened the escape hatch. She was afraid to jump, but she realized that the airship was sinking. She looked at Vince, who was strapping on his parachute. Vince locked eyes with her and then he realized the error in his conduct. "I'm sorry, April. That was rude of me. Let me help you with yours." He proceeded to attach the other parachute to April's back. This made him feel a little better.

• Third person omniscient

• Third person limited

• Third person objective

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

The bell rang. "Oh no! I'm going to be late for science! I've got to go," said Cassie to her friend Tom. Tom rolled his eyes and said, "Little Miss Perfect can't be late." This upset Cassie. She hated when people gave her a hard time for trying to do the right thing, especially Tom. "Quiet you," she said. Then he smiled a big grin at her.

• Third person omniscient

• Third person limited

• Third person objective

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The parade marched down the street. It was led by a drummer. He set a slow pace and tapped out a rhythm. A marching band followed behind him, matching his pace. Behind the band were floats of all sizes and designs. Children and adults were riding on the floats, tossing out candies, streamers, and plastic prizes. The street was lined with people. The noises of celebration filled the streets.

• Third person omniscient

• Third person limited

• Third person objective

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

You look at the blueprints laid before you. You have no idea how to read them. "Why did I lie to get this job?" you wonder to yourself.

• First person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

I can't believe I'm going to be late for school. I overslept and missed my bus again.

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The birds were chirping and the sun was shining. Kevin and Juno were sitting on a park bench together. Neither of them was smiling. Juno was worried about how to start this conversation, though she had a feeling that Kevin already knew what was coming.

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A