From whose perspective is this account of a trip to Disneyland given? Learning Objective Today we will analyze multiple accounts from different perspectives and note important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. CFU What are we going to do today? In your own words, what does ________ mean? ________ means __________. From whose perspective is this account of a trip to Disneyland given? Activate Prior Knowledge Dear Diary, 10-16-15 Today I went on trip with my family to Disneyland. We had a blast! I went on many rides and had the opportunity to meet Mickey Mouse! It was so fun to ride the Star Wars attraction. Space Mountain was also really cool. Disneyland is the best place on Earth! Truly, Mary Analyze- look at closely perspective- view accounts- versions of a events Multiple- more than one Academic Vocabulary Connection Today you will analyze the accounts from different perspectives

Informational text an be written from different perspectives Concept Development Informational text an be written from different perspectives Firsthand account of an event or topic is based on an author’s personal experience. For Example: Diaries autobiographies letters The author’s perspective with regard to the event or topic may be influenced by his or her feelings about it. Secondhand account of an event or topic is based on an author’s research, rather than personal experience. For Example: Encyclopedia entries Biographies Textbooks The author’s perspective with regard to the event or topic is usually neutral. The author simply states facts about it CFU What is a firsthand account? give me an example Second hand accounts First hand accounts Academic Vocabulary 1 What is a second hand account? give me an example 2

Decide if they are firsthand accounts or secondhand accounts Skill Development/Guided Practice Steps to Complete the Skill: 1 2 3 Think, “Is the passage telling me about a personal experience that expresses feeling or is it researched information that has a neutral position” Decide if they are firsthand accounts or secondhand accounts Compare and contrast information given in both accounts The passage is a _________________ because_____________ Both passages mention information about ____________________________ The passages are different because_______________________________ ` CFU (process questions): Compare – similar Contrast- differ Neutral – doesn’t take sides Academic Vocabulary What are the perspectives if the accounts? How do you know? How is the information given different and similar?

Decide if they are firsthand accounts or secondhand accounts Skill Development/Guided Practice Steps to Complete the Skill: 1 2 3 Think, “Is the passage telling me about a personal experience that expresses feeling or is it researched information that has a neutral position” Decide if they are firsthand accounts or secondhand accounts Compare and contrast information given in both accounts The passage is a _________________ because_____________ Both passages mention information about ____________________________ The passages are different because_______________________________ ` CFU (process questions): Compare – similar Contrast- differ Neutral – doesn’t take sides Academic Vocabulary What are the perspectives if the accounts? How do you know? How is the information given different and similar?

Why read firsthand and secondhand accounts? Relevance Why read firsthand and secondhand accounts? From the secondhand account, the reader gets more background information about a topic From the firsthand account, the reader gets a better understanding of a topic and learns about the feelings and thoughts of individuals who experience the event or topic

Decide if they are firsthand accounts or secondhand accounts Closure Steps to Complete the Skill: 1 2 3 Think, “Is the passage telling me about a personal experience that expresses feeling or is it researched information that has a neutral position” Decide if they are firsthand accounts or secondhand accounts Compare and contrast information given in both accounts Analyze Passage A This passage is a secondhand account. The author of this passage was not an indentured servant and has no personal experience with indentured servitude. Instead, the author uses researched information to tell about indentured servants. The author’s purpose for writing is to inform readers. The author’s perspective with regard to indentured servitude is neutral. The author states facts about both the drawbacks and the potential outcomes of being an indentured servant. Analyze Passage C This passage is a firsthand account. The author of this newspaper advertisement is a man named Darby Skinner. He is telling about how his servant, John Turner, ran away. The author’s purpose is to persuade anyone who might find John Turner to bring the boy and the horse back to Hampton. The author’s perspective with regard to indentured servitude is unsympathetic. According to Darby Skinner, John Turner belongs to him just as much as the horse does. Skinner feels that Turner owes him a debt, and he is trying to convince others to find Turner by offering a reward. The passage is a _________________ because_____________ Both passages mention information about ____________________________ The passages are different because_______________________________