Point of View

What is the advantage to first person point of view? You learn...

• about multiple characters

• the narrator deeply

First person point of view is when the author writes a text and has the narrator talking about

• someone else

• themselves

• the author

Third person point of view is when the narrator is talking about

• someone else

• themselves

• the speaker

As I stepped onto the shiny porch of my new house, I thought to myself, "This is gonna be a good day."

• Second Person

• First Person

• Third Person

• Third Person Omniscient

She ran as fast as she could up the hill. Although she was hot and exhausted, she knew if she kept her pace, she would win the race.

• 1st person

• 3rd person omniscient

• 3rd person limited

Ms. Arellano ran up the steep hill as fast as she could. Nothing could stop her as long as she kept her pace.

• 2nd person POV
• 3rd person POV
• 1st person POV

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Time travel is exhausting. It took me 200 million years to realize that. Well, actually it only took me a few seconds, but I first realized it about 200 million years ago...

What is the point of view?

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

As you cross the crystal bridge, you hear the sound of two voices coming from the shores of the river... If you would like to go to the shore and find out who's talking, turn to page 47. If you'd like to approach the wild horses, turn to page 58.

What is the point of view?

• first person

• second person

• third person omniscient

I ran up a steep hill. I was very hot and exhausted. It was a long race, but I was in the lead. I knew if I could keep my pace I would be able to win the race. 

• 1st person POV
• 2nd person POV
• 3rd person POV

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Even though the class is loquacious, you must focus on the assignment so you can do well on the test. Your hard work will pay off in the end.

• 1st person POV
• 2nd person POV
• 3rd person POV

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6