Point of view I can examine the point

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Point of view I can examine the point of view of the main character

Point of view I can examine the point of view of the main character and secondary characters to think more deeply about the events in the story.

Big idea Sometimes, readers get focused on thinking about just the main character. But

Big idea Sometimes, readers get focused on thinking about just the main character. But as savvy readers we pay close attention to all the characters in order to think more deeply about what is going on in the story, and the actions of the characters (main and secondary) are telling me.

Point of view The way the author chooses to allow the reader to HEAR

Point of view The way the author chooses to allow the reader to HEAR and SEE things in the story FIRST PERSON POV SECOND PERSON POV (RARELY USED) THIRD PERSON LIMITED THIRD PERSON OMNICIENT Kite Surfing Video Red Bull Hardline MTB Race

IN YOUR STORY As you continue to read, when you get to an important

IN YOUR STORY As you continue to read, when you get to an important scent, note the point of view from which the author allows you to see and hear things. How would it be similar or different if it was told from a different character’s POV or from a 1 st person instead of 3 rd person (for example). Use a couple of sticky notes to jot down some ideas about the POV.

POV • Reader’s consider the point of view from which the author chooses to

POV • Reader’s consider the point of view from which the author chooses to tell the story and how this decision shapes the text. • Author’s use point of view to focus attention on details, emotions, and opinions that the author wants you to notice. • • What points of view can you identify in these images? Image 1 Image 2 Image 3

HENRY Aaron Page 2 starting with “Still, Henry didn’t give up on his dream…”

HENRY Aaron Page 2 starting with “Still, Henry didn’t give up on his dream…” • How would the story have been different if the author chose to tell it using Henry in first person? The other black players?

Attitudes, Feelings, Opinions • What would a parent, teacher, student think about this? •

Attitudes, Feelings, Opinions • What would a parent, teacher, student think about this? • Why, what shapes their attitudes, feelings, or opinions?

POINT OF VIEW IN STARWARS • Starwars IV: A New Hope - Luke and

POINT OF VIEW IN STARWARS • Starwars IV: A New Hope - Luke and Obi Wan • Star Wars V: Empire Strikes Back - Luke and Vader • Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi - Obi Wan reveals the truth

Exit ticket • Identify 3 details that shape the main character’s point of view

Exit ticket • Identify 3 details that shape the main character’s point of view (attitudes, feelings, or opinions) in your book (Exit Ticket)