Point of View
Students will first learn the differences between first, second, and third person points of view. Then, they will listen to a read-aloud and apply their knowledge to analyze how the point of view chosen by the author impacts the story.
Essential Question
How does the point of view impact how the reader understands the story?
Grade(s):
- 3
- 4
- 5
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Lesson Progression
1. Pass out the chart titled "What are the types of Points of View?" for students to take notes. There is also a sheet for you to use so you know what to tell them to write.
2. Play the points of view video (provided in lesson resources)
3. Watch the video and discuss with students what they learned about 1st, 2nd, and 3rd points of view. Be sure to talk about how the point of view chosen by the author helps us understand the perspectives of certain characters in the story.
4. Next, give students the notes they need for their POV chart. The notes include the definition, and examples of indicator words to look for within passages.
5. Read the story Memoirs of a Tortoise. A link to the story is provided in lesson resources if you do not have the book.
6. Give students the "Memoirs of a Tortoise: Point of View" sheet.
7. You can have them work as a class, group, or individually to complete the sheet.
Memoirs of a Turtle
View ResourceWhat are the types of Point of View
View ResourceMemoirs of a Tortoise Read Aloud Video
View ResourceStandards
- ELA.AOR.3 Evaluate how an authors choice of point of view or perspective shapes style and meaning within and across literary texts.
- ELA.AOR.3: Evaluate how an authors choice of point of view or perspective shapes style and meaning within and across literary texts.
- ELA.AOR.3 Evaluate how an authors choice of point of view or perspective shapes style and meaning within and across literary texts.