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9/26/17 Bear Time: Journal Prompt Bingo Choose a prompt from your Personal Narrative bingo sheet and respond in your notebook.

Essential Question What is the difference between perspective and point of view and how do they affect how the story is written?

9/26 Mini-Lesson: Reading Images 1. Describe what you think the child is thinking and wondering about. 2. Describe what you think the mother is thinking and wondering about. 3. Even though these people are at the same scene, how are their reactions to their surroundings different?

Author’s Point of View When writing, authors must decide from what point of view they want to express their ideas. There are three different choices – first person, second person, and a variety of third person point of views.

First Person Definition Clues A character within the story recounts/retells his or her own experiences or impressions. Lets the reader know only what that character knows. • Uses the pronouns: I, me, my, mine, we, our, ours.

The story or the piece of writing is from the perspective of “you.” 2nd Person Clues Definition • Uncommon form of writing. • Used mainly with instruction manuals, recipes, giving directions, and poetry. • Uses the pronouns: you, yours. The story or the piece of writing is from the perspective of “you.”

Third Person Objective Defintion Clues Lets the reader know only what is seen and heard, not what characters think or feel. • Uses the pronouns: he, she, it, they The narrator remains a detached observer, telling only the stories action and dialogue.

Third Person Limited Omniscient Definition Clues The narrator tells the story from the viewpoint of one character in the story. Lets the reader know what one character thinks, sees, knows, hears, and feels. • Uses the pronouns: he, she, it, they

Third Person Omniscient Definition Clues The narrator has unlimited knowledge and can describe every character’s thoughts and interpret their behaviors. Lets the reader know unlimited information about the characters. • Uses the pronouns: he, she, it, they

1. What point of view is this story told in? How do you know? I looked down the hall to see if anyone was coming. Two quick peeks told me all was clear. I approached the dull burgundy rectangle and my hands twirled the black knob. Right, left, right again and in two seconds it opened. I quietly pulled the door and peered into the darkness within. My hands itched to find the object of my desire, but I had to keep up the silence or I would be found……

Point of View 2. What point of view is this story told in? How do you know? As Mr. Hawkes came around the corner, he saw a lone student crouched down in the hall. The student‘s hand shook, as if it was from nerves, as he lifted it to the black dial of the locker. Mr. Hawkes watched with fascination as the boy used quick movements to enter the combination and slowly open the door. The boy moved so slowly, as if he were trying to keep the silence of a ninja. Mr. Hawks stopped by Ms. William’s door and hid in the alcove to watch the strange boy. As the door opened, the boy’s eyes grew wide with excitement. A sneaky grin crossed his face as he reached in to look for his prize. Jackpot! He thought as he touched the small cellular device.

Point of View vs. Perspective

Perspective The way of regarding situations, facts, or experiences that is based on an individual’s viewpoint. Read the following passage about the Taj Mahal and answer the questions that follow in your Notebook.

The Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. It is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It was built by emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is widely considered as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and stands as a symbol of eternal love. The construction began around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. Since this magnificent building took over 20 years to build, many people thought of it as unnecessary. Due to this and other reasons, the commoners ended up imprisoning emperor Shah Jahan. How would the emperor feel as he looks upon the Taj Mahal? Why? How would the commoners feel as they look upon the Taj Mahal? Why?

9/27: Bear Time – Free Write Follow the Free Write Rules that you wrote down yesterday. Write until the timer goes off.

Writing Workshop: Cinderella Read and Respond on your handout. Write your own remix in your notebook. You will finish this for homework, and it will be part of your next notebook grade.

9/28/17 Bear Time: Journal Prompt Bingo Choose a prompt from your Personal Narrative bingo sheet and respond in your notebook.

Writing Workshop: Cinderella Write your own remix in your notebook. You will finish this for homework, and it will be part of your next notebook grade.

9/29: Bear Time – Free Write Follow the Free Write Rules that you wrote down yesterday. Write until the timer goes off.

9/29/17: Author’s Spotlight On a notecard, write the following: Your name and today’s date The topic and date of your writing What did you like about it? How would you improve it? Do NOT use: “Add details”, “Make it longer”, “Finish it”, or “Write More” Try: develop my ideas, increase my sentence variety, increase my formal vocabulary, use a formal style…..

What is the difference between point of view and perspective? TOTD $2 Summary If every word is worth .10 cents, write a 20 word response to the following question. What is the difference between point of view and perspective?