Point of View

What point of view uses the word 
I?

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

What point of view uses the word 
he?

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

What point of view uses the word 
your?

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

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

Even though the class can be loud, 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

Our class has to take AIR reading on Monday and Tuesday. We review every single day and I'd say we are prepared for the test. 

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

"You need to try harder, Kyle, if you want to graduate," Mr. Jenkins intoned. Kyle nodded his head, but he wasn't really listening. He was picturing himself snowboarding down a mountain while Mr. Jenkins lectured him. Somehow, Kyle knew exactly where to put the "uh-huhs" even though he wasn't listening to a word that Mr. Jenkins was saying. "Do you want to graduate, Kyle?" Mr. Jenkins asked.
"Uh-huh," replied Kyle.
What is the point of view?

• first person
• second person
• third person

Corman hit the garage door button. There was no response. This frustrated Corman, who hit the button several more times in a fit of rage. Still, there was no response. Kathy said, "Let me try, Corman." Kathy believed that Corman was a clumsy oaf and that he was hitting the button incorrectly. She tested her suspicions by hitting the button gently. The opener whirred and pulled up the garage door. Corman felt embarrassed. Kathy was happy that they would be able to leave the garage now.
What is the point of view?

• first person
• second person
• third person

Rudy took a bite of the sandwich. Even though he did not like eggs, he knew that eating it would make Marissa happy. It did. Marissa was pleased as punch to see Rudy enjoying the sandwich that she had made for him. "Do you like it?" Marissa asked excitedly. Rudy lied with a big fake smile, "Yup! Eggs are my favorite. This is so good." Nothing could have made Marissa happier.
What is the point of view?

• first person
• second person
• third person

As the train pulled into the station, we finally met eyes. We had been avoiding this moment, but it was here now. Tears welled. Words choked. We hugged each other awkwardly before I grabbed my bags and jumped on the train. A chapter had ended. Things would never be the same between us again.
What is the point of view?

• first person
• second person
• third person limited
• third person omniscient