Point of View

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What is Point of View?

Back

Point of View is the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how the reader experiences the story.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

Back

1st Person Point of View uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the reader to see the thoughts and feelings of the narrator.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is 3rd Person Point of View?

Back

3rd Person Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and describes the thoughts and feelings of other characters.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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Example of 1st Person Point of View:

Back

'I love going to the park on sunny days.'

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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Example of 3rd Person Point of View:

Back

'She enjoys reading books in her free time.'

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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How can you identify 1st Person Point of View in a sentence?

Back

Look for words like 'I', 'me', 'my', or 'we'.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

How can you identify 3rd Person Point of View in a sentence?

Back

Look for words like 'he', 'she', 'they', or 'them'.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is the effect of using 1st Person Point of View?

Back

It creates a personal connection between the narrator and the reader.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the effect of using 3rd Person Point of View?

Back

It provides a broader perspective and can show multiple characters' thoughts.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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Can a story switch between 1st and 3rd Person Point of View?

Back

Yes, but it can be confusing if not done carefully.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6