Point of View (3RL6)

A ___________________ is a person or animal in a story.

• character

• setting

• problem

Each character has a _____________________, or feeling, about what is happening in the story.

• character

• point of view

• narrator

The ____________________ tells the story and describes events and actions in the story.

• narrator

• setting

• point of view

Read this story. Then answer the question about the passage.

How does Mr. Henderson feel about Lily helping him?

Lily skipped down the sidewalk, her bright red sneakers flashing with every bounce. The sun warmed her face as she imagined herself a superhero, soaring through the air. Suddenly, a loud BANG echoed from the alleyway. Lily's heart pounded. Peeking inside, she saw Mr. Henderson, the grumpy old man from next door, struggling to lift a heavy box. "Need some help, Mr. Henderson?" she asked, her voice a little shaky. Mr. Henderson, surprised, grumbled, "Don't need no help from a kid." But Lily, remembering her superhero training, insisted. Together, they carefully lifted the box, and Mr. Henderson, a little embarrassed, mumbled a thank you. Lily smiled. Maybe being a superhero wasn't about flying, but about helping others.

• Mr. Henderson tells Lily to go away.

• Mr. Henderson is grateful in the end that Lily helps him.

• Mr. Henderson ignores Lily.

Read this story. Then answer the question about the passage.

Why does Lily help Mr. Henderson?

Lily skipped down the sidewalk, her bright red sneakers flashing with every bounce. The sun warmed her face as she imagined herself a superhero, soaring through the air. Suddenly, a loud BANG echoed from the alleyway. Lily's heart pounded. Peeking inside, she saw Mr. Henderson, the grumpy old man from next door, struggling to lift a heavy box. "Need some help, Mr. Henderson?" she asked, her voice a little shaky. Mr. Henderson, surprised, grumbled, "Don't need no help from a kid." But Lily, remembering her superhero training, insisted. Together, they carefully lifted the box, and Mr. Henderson, a little embarrassed, mumbled a thank you. Lily smiled. Maybe being a superhero wasn't about flying, but about helping others.

• Lily helps because she wants to be the best superhero in the world.

• Lily helps because she notices Mr. Henderson is struggling.

• Lily helps Mr. Henderson because her mom told her to help him.

Read this story. Then answer the question about the passage.

At first, what is Mr. Henderson's point of view about Lily helping him?

Lily skipped down the sidewalk, her bright red sneakers flashing with every bounce. The sun warmed her face as she imagined herself a superhero, soaring through the air. Suddenly, a loud BANG echoed from the alleyway. Lily's heart pounded. Peeking inside, she saw Mr. Henderson, the grumpy old man from next door, struggling to lift a heavy box. "Need some help, Mr. Henderson?" she asked, her voice a little shaky. Mr. Henderson, surprised, grumbled, "Don't need no help from a kid." But Lily, remembering her superhero training, insisted. Together, they carefully lifted the box, and Mr. Henderson, a little embarrassed, mumbled a thank you. Lily smiled. Maybe being a superhero wasn't about flying, but about helping others.

• Mr. Henderson thanks Lily for her help.

• Mr. Henderson tells her to go away.

• Mr. Henderson grumbles and says he doesn't need any help from a kid.

Read this story. Then answer the question about the passage.

How does Sophie feel when the ice cream accident first happens?

The ice cream truck's cheerful music filled the air. I am little girl named Sophie and I raced down the sidewalk. My ice cream cone was dripping a sugary trail behind me. The sun warmed my face as I giggled and chased butterflies fluttering amongst the colorful flowers. Suddenly, I bumped into a boy, sending my ice cream flying onto the sidewalk. "Oh no!" I cried, tears welling up in my eyes. The boy, surprised, quickly pulled out a tissue from his pocket and offered it to me. "I'm so sorry," he said, his eyes wide with concern. "It's okay," I sniffled, "but my ice cream!" He smiled, "Don't worry, I'll buy you another one." And so, with a newfound friend and a new ice cream cone, Sophie continued down the sunny street, feeling much happier than before.

• Sophie is happy that she got a new ice cream cone.

• Sophie was so sad her ice cream dropped on the sidewalk.

• Sophie was happy to see her friend and share some ice cream with him.

Read this story. Then answer the question about the passage.

How does the boy help Sophie?

The ice cream truck's cheerful music filled the air. I am little girl named Sophie and I raced down the sidewalk. My ice cream cone was dripping a sugary trail behind me. The sun warmed my face as I giggled and chased butterflies fluttering amongst the colorful flowers. Suddenly, I bumped into a boy, sending my ice cream flying onto the sidewalk. "Oh no!" I cried, tears welling up in my eyes. The boy, surprised, quickly pulled out a tissue from his pocket and offered it to me. "I'm so sorry," he said, his eyes wide with concern. "It's okay," I sniffled, "but my ice cream!" He smiled, "Don't worry, I'll buy you another one." And so, with a newfound friend and a new ice cream cone, Sophie continued down the sunny street, feeling much happier than before.

• The boy consoles her and buys her a new ice cream cone.

• The boy ignores her and walks past her on the sidewalk.

• The boy laughs at her and walks home.

What is the boy's point of view about the accident with Sophie?

The ice cream truck's cheerful music filled the air. I am little girl named Sophie and I raced down the sidewalk. My ice cream cone was dripping a sugary trail behind me. The sun warmed my face as I giggled and chased butterflies fluttering amongst the colorful flowers. Suddenly, I bumped into a boy, sending my ice cream flying onto the sidewalk. "Oh no!" I cried, tears welling up in my eyes. The boy, surprised, quickly pulled out a tissue from his pocket and offered it to me. "I'm so sorry," he said, his eyes wide with concern. "It's okay," I sniffled, "but my ice cream!" He smiled, "Don't worry, I'll buy you another one." And so, with a newfound friend and a new ice cream cone, Sophie continued down the sunny street, feeling much happier than before.

• The boy feels happy that he bumped into Sophie because he made a new friend.

• The boy feels that the accident was funny and tells Sophie to go buy another ice cream cone.

• The boy feels sorry that the accident happened and helps Sophie. They become friends.

When you read a story, it is important to think of your point of view about what happens in the story.

• True

• False