What does Santosh need/desire? "It's almost as if without knowing it, I made some deal with the devil: I can have all the success in the world, but no one will ever like me. I don't want that deal anymore. I want to unmake it."

He wants to find more of a balance between success and having a social life.

He wants to accomplish more at school so he will be successful.

He wants more time to himself because he is not ready to make friends.

What do we learn about Blond Girl's perspective from this passage? "Blond Girl wrinkles her little freckled nose at me as if getting the woman water should be MY job since I'm the one who knows her, but Tomas clears his throat and glares at her (Nani) until she (Blond Girl) lets out an audible huff and stomps off."

She does not like Santosh and Nani interfering with her time hanging out with Tomas.

She is happy to get Nani some water and help out.

She is a kind and patient person and wants to make friends with Santosh and Nani.

Why are there times when we, as readers, can sometimes have the wrong perception (opinion) of a character?

The author has chosen what they reveal and when about the characters in the story.

The author did not explain the character clearly, so we cannot visualize them.

We look at the picture on the cover instead of reading the text to figure out a character's traits.

Why do we tend to be sympathetic towards one character over another?

The author controls our access to the characters' feelings and thoughts.

The point of view changes in a story.

The author's techniques control character development.

We are unable to find the perspective of minor characters.

How do we become more empathetic readers?

Put ourselves into the mindset of all the characters and see it from their side

Put ourselves into the mindset of only the main character

Look for clues that show changes in the mindset of characters

Put ourselves into the mindset of only a minor character

What do we learn about Mr. Kermit from this passage? "Worst of all, the one thing that was most important to me - teaching - became a bad joke. The students didn't want to learn? Fine. I didn't particularly want to teach them. All I needed to do for my paycheck was show up."

He is no longer interested in being a good teacher.

He is getting excited about teaching in SCS-8.

He is feeling angry that he was reassigned.

He is waiting to get his paycheck so he can get a new car.

What can we infer about the man from this passage? "His hands began to tremble, and his legs started to quiver. He sat down heavily on the curb. At first, he thought that it was muscle fatigue from carrying all those injured people. He just needed a moment to rest. Then his eyes started to burn. He blinked, and a warm tear rolled down his cheek. What he needed wasn't rest. He needed his family. He needed to go home."

He is exhausted and needs the comfort of his family.

He wants to get out of the dusty streets.

He was sore and exhausted from the extensive workout that day.

He was tired from lack of sleep and wanted to go home and rest.

Character Perspective Bend I Quiz

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The lens through which readers, characters, narrators, etc see themselves, others, and how things are happening is called...

glasses

perspective

barriers

conflicts

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is one thing we need to ask ourselves to get a better idea of a main character's perspective?

What do they look like?

Where do they live?

What do they need/desire?

What is their age?

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What can we do as readers to figure out the perspective of a minor character?

We let the author tell us their thoughts.

We look for clues in their dialogue, actions, and behavior.

We let the main character tell us the minor character's thoughts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why do we need to pay attention to the narrative point of view of a story?

It helps understand which character is speaking in the dialogue.

It helps us understand the importance of the setting.

It helps us understand how our own perspective can be limited.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When we notice a character has changed, it can sometimes be because our perception of that character that has changed.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In this passage, what does the main character need/desire? "See, here's what all the hard-core homework pushers don't get. For people like you, ball is more than just ball. It's a way out. A path to those tree-lined lives they always show on TV."

He wants to get a college degree and get a better life.

He wants to use his basketball skills as a way to get a better life.

He wants to plant trees in his neighborhood.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the POV of a book that has more than one narrator using first person (I, me, we)?

First person

Second person

Third person

Hybrid

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is something we learned about this minor character from his dialogue and actions? “After the cop explains the situation, your pop will put on an uncomfortable smile and vouch for you. He’ll shake hands with the cop enthusiastically, thanking him for his service and apologizing for any trouble you may have caused. Soon as the cop leaves, though, your pops will transform back into himself. ‘Don’t worry about that power-happy [jerk],’ he’ll say, rubbing your shoulder. ‘You didn’t do nothing wrong.'"

He is uncomfortable and upset because of negative past experiences.

He is angry with his son for getting in trouble and embarrassing him at work.

He wishes he were a police officer instead of a factory worker.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What does the main character need/desire?
"Papi and I have a long-term business plan. I'm going to take over his company one day and turn it into an empire. Home Depot will eat my dust. I've already designed my business cards. They've got a sun rising and fancy gold letters, MERCI SUAREZ, CEO, SOL PAINTING, INC."

She is anxious to go to college and get a business degree.

She wants to be a manager for Home Depot.

She wants to run her father's company someday.

She wants to get a job in web design for businesses and marketing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What do we learn about Merci's dad from this passage?
"I can't wait to see it happen. Papi is going to yell at them for ruining my work. Any second, his voice will boom across the gym. The walls will rattle. When Papi loses his temper, it feels as if you're trapped inside a huge storm cloud. But as the seconds tick by, absolutely nothing happens. I finally turn to see that Papi has stopped in his tracks, his hands in his pockets as he watches the girls race past. We are ghosts as they go by - unseen."

His usually a quiet man who does not speak up when he is angry.

Something is holding him back from reacting the way he usually would.

He does not like to run for exercise, and is irritated by people who enjoy running.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Character Perspective Bend I

20 questions

The lens through which readers, characters, narrators, etc see themselves, others, and how things are happening is called...

What is one thing we need to ask ourselves to get a better idea of a main character's perspective?

What can we do as readers to figure out the perspective of a minor character?

Why do we need to pay attention to the narrative point of view of a story?

When we notice a character has changed, it can sometimes be because our perception of that character that has changed.

In this passage, what does the main character need/desire? "See, here's what all the hard-core homework pushers don't get. For people like you, ball is more than just ball. It's a way out. A path to those tree-lined lives they always show on TV."

What is the POV of a book that has more than one narrator using first person (I, me, we)?

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