Author’s Point of View Review of Monday’s Stations What do you see?
Point of view is the perspective from which the story is told. Let’s define POV! Point of view is the perspective from which the story is told.
First Person : Story is told from the point of view of a character. The following pronouns are used: I me my us we our I really enjoyed diving into the pool! First Person
What are the advantages of using first person POV? Readers see events from character’s point of view. Readers understand characters better.
Third Person: A narrator is telling the story. The following words are used: He She They Them Her His Henry hurt his knee when he fell off of his bike.
What are the advantages of using 3rd person POV? Readers are able to see the thoughts of all characters.
A Closer Look @ 3rd Person POV… Omniscient Limited The narrator is able to explain the thoughts of ALL the characters in the story The narrator is able to explain the thoughts and feelings of only ONE character in the story
Second Person: The author is speaking to the reader. The following words are used: you your yours yourself When washing clothes, you need to make sure that you sort them according to their color. Second person point of view uses “you” and presents commands.
What point of view is used? Jayden walked into the room carefully. He began to sweat as he looked at the equipment in the room. He wondered what tools Dr. Williams 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. First Person Second Person Third Person
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What point of view is used? 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. First Person Second Person Third Person
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What point of view is used? 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! First Person Second Person Third Person
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Now that we’ve finished that…
Watch the video and consider the question above. How does this commercial make you feel? Why do you think this particular appeal was used to convey the message of the commercial? Watch the video and consider the question above.
Media Literacy Webquest Use the handout you’ve been provided to conduct a brief internet research activity. You MAY write on the handout. Be sure you complete both sides! ELACC8SL2: Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
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In Conclusion… What did you learn today? Be sure to convey your learning by answering each question to the best of your ability!