Point of View

If a story is told in third-person point of view, the narrator

• is NOT a character in the story

• is a character in the story

The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. I thought of nothing other than the next step. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.

• First Person Point of View

• Second Person Point of View

• Third Person Point of View

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

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 POV
• 2nd person POV
• 3rd person POV

Kevin and Brandon went to a movie this weekend. They saw "Finding Dory" and loved it. Kevin bought some popcorn while Brandon bought a big box of candy. 

• 3rd person 
• 1st person 

I could not find my favorite game after my brother was done playing with it. He is always taking my toys without asking for permission. I have looked all over the house and I still can’t find it!

• First Person

• Third Person

Marie is in the third grade this year. Her favorite subject in school is Math. She loves numbers and always gets good grades on her tests.

• First Person

• Third Person

I was shaking like a leaf! My hands were sweaty and my heart was pounding so loudly I was sure that everyone could hear it.

• First Person

• Third Person

It was cold outside when I headed home from school. I wrapped my arms around myself, leaned into the wind, and ran as fast as I could. I was wearing my heaviest winter coat, a hat, scarf, and gloves, but I was still shivering from the cold!

• First Person

• Third Person

Sheila rubbed her fingers through Buttercup's mane. Sheila loved Buttercup. Buttercup had been Sheila's steed for five years now, and the two felt bonded beyond words. This was good because, as a horse, Buttercup had no words. Buttercup neighed softly. She loved when Sheila was near her. Sheila giggled, and then she remembered that she had a treat for Buttercup. Sheila pulled a red and yellow apple from her backpack and gave it to Buttercup. Buttercup felt cherished.

• Third person objective

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient