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Point of View

Point of View Syllables: point-of-view; (3) Definition: the person telling the story Examples: • The narrator • A character Non-Examples: • The student reading • The teacher reading

Point of View �Literature provides a lens through which readers look at the world. �Point of view is the way the author allows you to "see" and "hear" what's going on. ◦ Narrator: the person telling the story ◦ Characters: Everyone else in the story �There are three Points of view

First Person : Story is told from the point of view of a character.

� The first-person point of view is used primarily for autobiographical writing, such as a personal essay, a memoir, or narrative, but can be used by an author in a story. � Advantage of using this type of writing is: ◦ Readers see events from character’s point of view. ◦ Readers understand characters better ◦ Ex: We went to the store ◦ Ex: When I was just nine years old, my father was deployed.

Examples… � As I walked up the hill, I realized that the atmosphere was just too quiet. There was no sound from the cardinal who was nearly always singing from the top of the maple tree. I thought I saw a shadow move high up on the slope, but when I looked again it was gone. Still, I shuddered as I felt a silent threat pass over me like a cloud over the sun.

Second Person: The author is speaking to the reader.

� When you encounter this point of view, pay attention. ◦ Why? �The author has made a daring choice, probably with a specific purpose in mind. � Most times, second-person point of view draws the reader into the story, almost making the reader a participant in the action. ◦ You stayed up late last night and now you’re tired, but you need to pass this class. � It is mainly used for instruction or directions.

� As you walk up the hill, you realize that the atmosphere's just too quiet. There's no sound from the cardinal you know is almost always singing from the top of the maple tree. You think you see a shadow move high up on the slope, but when you look again it's gone. You shudder as you feel a silent threat pass over you. You feel cold, like a cloud just passed over the sun.

Third Person: A narrator is telling the story.

�Third person point of view is all knowing. ◦ We see all of the character’s actions. ◦ We see all of the character’s thoughts.

� As she walked up the hill, she realized that the atmosphere was just too quiet. There was no sound from the cardinal who she so often heard singing from the top of the maple tree. She thought she saw a shadow move high up on the slope, but when she looked again it was gone. Nevertheless, she shuddered as she felt a silent threat pass over her. It felt like a cloud creeping over the sun.

What is the point of view? Elbow Partner

Joshua walked into the room carefully. He began to sweat as he looked at the equipment in the room. He wondered what tools Dr. Scott would be using on his teeth. His fear was short lived. He was excited when the dentist told him that he didn’t have any cavities.

As I ran up to the stage to receive my award, I didn’t realize that my shoe lace was untied. I took a few steps, tripped over my shoe lace, and fell flat on my back. The crowd waited in silence to see if I was okay. They erupted in applause, when I stood up and walked to the stage to get my award. For a moment I was embarrassed, but I guess I showed courage by getting up and walking to the stage. I made sure that I held my head up high as I accepted my award.

When you are reading a passage and you come across a word that you do not know, you should use context clues to help you define the word. Context clues help you figure out the definitions of unfamiliar words. Become a detective and search for the words that will help you define the unfamiliar word. Sometimes the definition is right there in the sentence. You should never skip over a word you do not know. Good readers take the time to understand what they are reading!

As they followed Charlie through the crowded maze, Jake felt an odd excitement building inside him—or was it fear? He tried to grab Sophie’s hand, but she slapped him away. He had promised Grandpa he’d look after her. A pang of guilt stabbed him. He should have at least left a note for Grandpa. It wasn’t fair to make him worry about them when he had so much else on his mind.

The Three Little Pigs Elbow Partner

Would the story be different? �Choose a point of view to tell the story of the Three Little Pigs in. ◦ It can be from the POV of a pig, the wolf, or even from a bystander. ◦ Be creative ◦ Write the story on a piece of paper �Due at the end of class

Before turning it in… �Review your story ◦ At the bottom of the page tell me what POV you used within your story. ◦ List questions or comments you have about POV. ◦ Turn them into the basket.