Charles The story of a little boy entering kindergarten

By Shirley Jackson

What is Point of View… And why is it important?

Point of View First Person : Told from the point of view of a character in the story (look for “I”, “We”)

Point of View The story is told from outside the story. The reader is aware of some things but not everything. Look for words like: “he” “she” “they”

The story is told from outside the story. The reader is aware of Point of View The story is told from outside the story. The reader is aware of everything. Look for words like: “he” “she” “they”

From what point of view is “Charles” told? Laurie’s mother

We only know

And she only knows

inference A conclusion based on evidence.

What “bad” things does Charles do at school? Throws chalk Hit a little girl in the head with a seesaw Hits children Hits the teacher Says bad words Hits the teacher’s friend

What “bad” things did Laurie do at home? Spills the baby’s milk Pulls the wagon full of mud through the kitchen Uses bad grammar Speaks insolently to his father

What “clues” lead us to believe Charles is Laurie?

How do we know the story is dated?

We infer that if you study, you will do well!!

Are there any Questions? And so…. Are there any Questions?