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POINT OF VIEW. What is point of view?. A. a place where you can view things B. the position in which a story is told C. a sharp object to point at things. First Person Point of View. The person telling the story is a character involved in the story. “I went to the store with my mom!”
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What is point of view? • A. a place where you can view things • B. the position in which a story is told • C. a sharp object to point at things
First Person Point of View • The person telling the story is a character involved in the story. • “I went to the store with my mom!” Pronouns such as I, me, we, us are commonly used.
3rd person Point of View • The character telling the story is not involved in it. Pronouns such as him, her, they, them are commonly used. “Ben and Sally are dancing!”
# 1. If you are writing a story in first person point of view you will use pronouns such as me, I , we or us. • True • False
# 2 An autobiography is written in what point of view: • A. first person POV • B. second person POV • C. third person POV
Fill in the blanks: • # 3__________ A story that is told by a narrator that is not involved in the story. • # 4____________A story told by a character.
# 5 Which sentence is in the first-person point of view?a. Ben walked his dog.b. I have a new puppy. c. Sandi likes to read books.d. The kitten was lost.
# 6. Choose the sentence that is third-person point of view.a. I wish I had a million dollars!b. The swimming pool is really cold!c. If I had a car, I would give you a ride.d. We will go get an ice cream cone tonight.
# 7. Can you find the sentence that is in the third-person point of view?a. My mother told me I could go to the movies.b. My father and I played catch.c. The baseball team won their game last night.d. I got up very early this morning.
# 8. Which sentence is in the first-person point of view?a. The wolf talked to Little Red Riding Hood.b. The wolf went to Grandma’s house.c. The hunter helped Little Red Riding Hood.d. Do you think that I could borrow a pencil?
# 9. Pick the sentence in first-person.a. Mickie and Minnie have a small car.b. Mickie took his car for a drive.c. I want to learn to drive when I'm 16.d. Mickie's car is black.
# 10.Choose the sentence in the third-person.a. I have a new fishing pole.b. When I went to the lake, the fish were biting.c. I caught a really big fish.d. Pete and his grandfather went fishing.
# 11. My favorite movie was playing at the theater. Which point of view is this sentence written in? • First person • Third person
# 12. Can 3rd person point of view pronouns such as she, him, or they be used in a 1st person point of view passage? . • A. Yes • B. No
Example: • 13 . “ My sister Shelly is very bright. She helps me with my homework every night. I am very lucky to have a sister like Shelly. She is very helpful and always ready to lend a helping hand. What is the POV?
“Snoopy is an extroverted beagle with a Walter Mitty complex. He is a explorer at every endeavor- at least in his daydreams atop his doghouse. He regards his master, Charlie Brown, as "that round-headed kid" who brings him his supper dish….” # 14. This passage is written in __________ Point of View.
# 15. “Scientist are learning a great deal about the arguing process. This knowledge will allow doctors to keep their patients living longer lives. They will be able to defeat illnesses associated with aging….” • This passage would be considered to be written in: • A. 1st person POV • B. 3rd person POV
# 16. “Brittany was so thrilled that she was turning 12 years old. Her mom had planned a big birthday bash for her and 25 of her friends. They were going to the park, then to the movie, and back home for a sleepover!” • This passage is written in: A. First person POV B. Third person POV
# 18. When the narrator is not involved in the story and uses they,him,her, or them then the passage is written in: • A. 1st person POV • B. 3rd person POV
# 19. John said, “ I love to go to my friend’s house and play video games. • A. 1st person POV • B. 3rd person POV Explain your answer
# 20. Write a sentence in first person POV and then rewrite the sentence in third person POV.