Identifying Narrators in Stories

The video tutorial teaches students how to identify the narrator in a story, distinguishing between when a character or the author is narrating. It uses 'The Three Little Pigs' as an example to illustrate these concepts. The lesson emphasizes listening for specific words that indicate who is telling the story and concludes with a review of the key points.

What is the main goal of today's lesson?

• To identify the narrator in a story

• To discuss the moral of stories

• To learn about different story genres

• To write a new story

Who can be the narrator of a story?

• A third-party observer

• Either the author or a character

• Only a character

• Only the author

Which pronouns indicate a character is the narrator?

• He, she, they

• I, me, my, we

• You, your, yours

• It, its, itself

How does the author narrate a story?

• Using first-person pronouns

• By using dialogue only

• By describing characters' actions and using their names

• By directly addressing the reader

What story will be read to practice identifying the narrator?

• The Three Little Pigs

• Goldilocks and the Three Bears

• Cinderella

• Little Red Riding Hood

What clue suggests the author is narrating 'The Three Little Pigs'?

• The story is told in past tense

• The use of 'I' and 'we'

• Direct quotes from the characters

• The use of character names and 'he' or 'she'

What happens when the wolf huffs and puffs at the first pig's house?

• The pig invites the wolf in

• The house stands strong

• The wolf gives up

• The house becomes a haystack

What is the final conclusion about the narrator of 'The Three Little Pigs'?

• The third pig is the narrator

• The author is the narrator

• The wolf is the narrator

• The first pig is the narrator

What should students do after watching the video?

• Discuss the story with a partner

• Write their own story

• Answer text-dependent questions

• Draw a picture of the story