Author's POV

What is ONE definition of  POINT OF VIEW?

• Who is telling the story
• The lesson
• The reason why the author wrote the text

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CCSS.RL.3.6

How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?

• Pronouns like you and yours
• Pronouns like he, she, them, and people's names
• Pronouns like I, my and we 

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CCSS.L.3.1A

How can you know that something is written in third person point of view?

• Pronouns like you and yours
• Pronouns like he, she, them, and people's names
• Pronouns like I, my and we 

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Leslie sat in front of Paul. She had two long, brown pigtails that reached all the way down to her waist. Paul saw those pigtails, and a terrible urge came over him. He wanted to pull a pigtail. He wanted to wrap his fist around it, feel the hair between his fingers, and just yank. He thought it would be fun to tie the pigtails together, or better yet, tie them to her chair. But most of all, he just wanted to pull one. What is the point of view of the passage? 

• FIRST PERSON
• THIRD PERSON

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.6

“I don’t want to put my shoes on,” cried Timmy. Timmy had been fussy ever since snack time. He didn’t get a cheese stick because Michael ate the last one. Then he didn’t get to sleep at all during nap time. Now he was really worked up. “I want to go home. Get my mommy!”
What is the point of view of the passage? 

• First person
• Third person 

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CCSS.RL.3.6

Samir opened the door and reeled. The living room was a complete disaster. Everything was scattered about, with chairs out of place, carpets pulled up, lamps knocked over, and windows broken. Part of the roof had been blown off into the backyard, and it was raining into the living room. Newspapers were scattered everywhere, the television was smashed, and everything was soaking wet. Samir's father, Mr. Nasser, stared at the scene, speechless with shock. 
From which point of view is the passage written?

• First person
• Third person
  Third Person

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CCSS.RL.3.6

Deer are beautiful creatures. 
They are so graceful to watch as 
they run through the forest.  It's 
hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the author's perspective?

• The author favors deer hunting
• The author thinks there are too many deer
• The author does not favor deer hunting
• The author thinks deer harm the environment

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.6

Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness 
 of humans.  Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean 
 water, polluting the dolphins' environment.
What is the author's perspective?

• Thea author's favorite animal is a dolphin
• The author thinks that humans harm dolphins
• The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous
• The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

I wonder who 
 invented paper plates?  He was a
 clever guy!  Imagine having to lug heavy plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again.
What is the author's perspective?

• The author thinks that disposable products are harming the environment. 
• The author thinks that disposable products are wonderful.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

Many cities have aquariums that have adopted 
orphaned dolphins found in the ocean. Many of these dolphins were wounded and would not have
survived alone. Because of the kindness of humans these animals are alive today.
What is the author's perspective?

• The author thinks that people are harmful to dolphins
• The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins 
• The author loves dolphins
• The author is not a fan of dolphins

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CCSS.RI.3.6