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LEARNING TARGET RI.8.6 I can analyze differences of points of view of characters and audience.

“O Captain, My Captain” by Walt Whitman (1865)

REVIEW Close read of the poem Discussed vocabulary Discussed the differences in the lines of poetry Discussed the differences in tone within the stanzas Discussed how word choice impacts (influences) tone or meaning of a text

*click* We are reading O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman This poem is about a ship returning from a journey and discovering that the captain is dead. *click* As readers we know that the meaning of a text is molded and influenced by the character’s perspectives. What I mean is, when there are multiple characters *click*, each character has their own view *click* of what is occurring in a text *click*. Common Mistake: a common mistake that some people make is that they read a text really quickly, or only one time, and think they were able to see all the author put there to see. They forget that if there are multiple characters, there are multiple points of view *click* that are impacting the meaning of the text, and those multiple perspectives can’t be fully understood in a quick or one-time read. Because of that, they really miss out on all there is to discover about a text! If we read a text while considering only one character’s point of view *click*, we will get a one-sided view of the story. When we take the time to consider both points of view *click*, we begin to have a complete understanding of what is happening in a text. So, in this lesson we are going to reread the text to look at how differences in points of view can impact the meaning of a text.

*click* We are reading O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman This poem is about a ship returning from a journey and discovering that the captain is dead. *click* As readers we know that the meaning of a text is molded and influenced by the character’s perspectives. What I mean is, when there are multiple characters *click*, each character has their own view *click* of what is occurring in a text *click*. Common Mistake: a common mistake that some people make is that they read a text really quickly, or only one time, and think they were able to see all the author put there to see. They forget that if there are multiple characters, there are multiple points of view *click* that are impacting the meaning of the text, and those multiple perspectives can’t be fully understood in a quick or one-time read. Because of that, they really miss out on all there is to discover about a text! If we read a text while considering only one character’s point of view *click*, we will get a one-sided view of the story. When we take the time to consider both points of view *click*, we begin to have a complete understanding of what is happening in a text. So, in this lesson we are going to reread the text to look at how differences in points of view can impact the meaning of a text.

Identify each character’s point of view When we want to analyze the impact that differences in point of view have on meaning, we can follow these three steps. Identify each character’s point of view on the situation in the text. Ask, “How do the characters’ points of view compare?” Ask, “How do the characters’ points of view impact the meaning of the text?”

TEACHER MODEL Stanza 1 Step 1 in analyzing word choices is to *click*: Identify each character’s point of view on the situation in the text *click* Having read this poem through at least one time already, we know that there are really only 2 characters’ points of view represented in this poem: the narrator and the crowd. With that in mind, we can begin to reread the poem looking for information that will tell us what each character perceives during this poem. Let’s read the first stanza and take notes on each point of view as we go. O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won,-- I’m going to pause. I noticed the words my, our, and we in these first 2 lines. These words really show belonging. *click* The Captain belongs to the narrator; he is his own personal leader. Let’s continue *click* The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; --Let’s pause again, here. Now I notice this part *click*, “The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,” and then here *click* “follow eyes the steady keel.” These lines give me some insight into the crowds’ point of view *click* *click*. First, the crowd is only near, they are not on the ship. *click* They are a bit distant from the action of what is occurring on the ship as it enters port. We also know that they are *click* celebrating the return because they are exulting, and also because they have gathered to watch the return of the ship. Let’s finish reading the stanza *click* But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. The line *click* “O heart! heart! heart!” stands out to me. I know the heart represents emotion, so I think this line really shows the narrator’s depth of emotion *click*, of grief and sorrow, over discovering his Captain has fallen.

Step 1 in analyzing word choices is to. click Step 1 in analyzing word choices is to *click*: Identify each character’s point of view on the situation in the text *click* Having read this poem through at least one time already, we know that there are really only 2 characters’ points of view represented in this poem: the narrator and the crowd. With that in mind, we can begin to reread the poem looking for information that will tell us what each character perceives during this poem. Let’s read the first stanza and take notes on each point of view as we go. O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won,-- I’m going to pause. I noticed the words my, our, and we in these first 2 lines. These words really show belonging. *click* The Captain belongs to the narrator; he is his own personal leader. Let’s continue *click* The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; --Let’s pause again, here. Now I notice this part *click*, “The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,” and then here *click* “follow eyes the steady keel.” These lines give me some insight into the crowds’ point of view *click* *click*. First, the crowd is only near, they are not on the ship. *click* They are a bit distant from the action of what is occurring on the ship as it enters port. We also know that they are *click* celebrating the return because they are exulting, and also because they have gathered to watch the return of the ship. Let’s finish reading the stanza *click* But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. The line *click* “O heart! heart! heart!” stands out to me. I know the heart represents emotion, so I think this line really shows the narrator’s depth of emotion *click*, of grief and sorrow, over discovering his Captain has fallen.

Step 1 in analyzing word choices is to. click Step 1 in analyzing word choices is to *click*: Identify each character’s point of view on the situation in the text *click* Having read this poem through at least one time already, we know that there are really only 2 characters’ points of view represented in this poem: the narrator and the crowd. With that in mind, we can begin to reread the poem looking for information that will tell us what each character perceives during this poem. Let’s read the first stanza and take notes on each point of view as we go. O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won,-- I’m going to pause. I noticed the words my, our, and we in these first 2 lines. These words really show belonging. *click* The Captain belongs to the narrator; he is his own personal leader. Let’s continue *click* The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; --Let’s pause again, here. Now I notice this part *click*, “The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,” and then here *click* “follow eyes the steady keel.” These lines give me some insight into the crowds’ point of view *click* *click*. First, the crowd is only near, they are not on the ship. *click* They are a bit distant from the action of what is occurring on the ship as it enters port. We also know that they are *click* celebrating the return because they are exulting, and also because they have gathered to watch the return of the ship. Let’s finish reading the stanza *click* But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. The line *click* “O heart! heart! heart!” stands out to me. I know the heart represents emotion, so I think this line really shows the narrator’s depth of emotion *click*, of grief and sorrow, over discovering his Captain has fallen.

So this brings us to step 3. Now we need to ask. click So this brings us to step 3. Now we need to ask *click*, “How do the characters’ points of view impact the meaning of the text?” *click* Here is what I was envisioning after step 2. Now let’s imagine if we only had the crowd’s point of view in this poem. *click* If we look at this experience from the crowd’s perspective, we really focus only on the joy and excitement of the Captain’s return. We completely miss the realization that the Captain has died. Ok, now let’s switch it. *click* If we look at this experience from only the narrator’s perspective, we might drown in sorrow over the Captain’s death and completely miss the excitement of victory! *click* The two points of view together really provide us with a complete and clear picture of this scene. There is both excitement and joy AND sorrow and mourning.

Step 1 in analyzing word choices is to. click Step 1 in analyzing word choices is to *click*: Identify each character’s point of view on the situation in the text *click* Having read this poem through at least one time already, we know that there are really only 2 characters’ points of view represented in this poem: the narrator and the crowd. With that in mind, we can begin to reread the poem looking for information that will tell us what each character perceives during this poem. Let’s read the first stanza and take notes on each point of view as we go. O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won,-- I’m going to pause. I noticed the words my, our, and we in these first 2 lines. These words really show belonging. *click* The Captain belongs to the narrator; he is his own personal leader. Let’s continue *click* The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; --Let’s pause again, here. Now I notice this part *click*, “The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,” and then here *click* “follow eyes the steady keel.” These lines give me some insight into the crowds’ point of view *click* *click*. First, the crowd is only near, they are not on the ship. *click* They are a bit distant from the action of what is occurring on the ship as it enters port. We also know that they are *click* celebrating the return because they are exulting, and also because they have gathered to watch the return of the ship. Let’s finish reading the stanza *click* But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. The line *click* “O heart! heart! heart!” stands out to me. I know the heart represents emotion, so I think this line really shows the narrator’s depth of emotion *click*, of grief and sorrow, over discovering his Captain has fallen.

Topic sentence (restate question) Respond to the following writing prompt: Today, we have talked about how the meaning of a text can be revealed through the characters’ point of view. Based on what we you’ve read and discusses, what does the narrator now that the crowd does not know? Provide at least two pieces of evidence to support your answer. Topic sentence (restate question) Evidence #1 (use evidence sentence starter) Explanation #1 (use explanation sentence starter) Evidence #2 (use evidence sentence starter) Explanation #2 (use explanation sentence starter Concluding sentence (use concluding sentence starter) Step 1 in analyzing word choices is to *click*: Identify each character’s point of view on the situation in the text *click* Having read this poem through at least one time already, we know that there are really only 2 characters’ points of view represented in this poem: the narrator and the crowd. With that in mind, we can begin to reread the poem looking for information that will tell us what each character perceives during this poem. Let’s read the first stanza and take notes on each point of view as we go. O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won,-- I’m going to pause. I noticed the words my, our, and we in these first 2 lines. These words really show belonging. *click* The Captain belongs to the narrator; he is his own personal leader. Let’s continue *click* The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; --Let’s pause again, here. Now I notice this part *click*, “The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,” and then here *click* “follow eyes the steady keel.” These lines give me some insight into the crowds’ point of view *click* *click*. First, the crowd is only near, they are not on the ship. *click* They are a bit distant from the action of what is occurring on the ship as it enters port. We also know that they are *click* celebrating the return because they are exulting, and also because they have gathered to watch the return of the ship. Let’s finish reading the stanza *click* But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. The line *click* “O heart! heart! heart!” stands out to me. I know the heart represents emotion, so I think this line really shows the narrator’s depth of emotion *click*, of grief and sorrow, over discovering his Captain has fallen.

. Step 1 in analyzing word choices is to *click*: Identify each character’s point of view on the situation in the text *click* Having read this poem through at least one time already, we know that there are really only 2 characters’ points of view represented in this poem: the narrator and the crowd. With that in mind, we can begin to reread the poem looking for information that will tell us what each character perceives during this poem. Let’s read the first stanza and take notes on each point of view as we go. O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won,-- I’m going to pause. I noticed the words my, our, and we in these first 2 lines. These words really show belonging. *click* The Captain belongs to the narrator; he is his own personal leader. Let’s continue *click* The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; --Let’s pause again, here. Now I notice this part *click*, “The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,” and then here *click* “follow eyes the steady keel.” These lines give me some insight into the crowds’ point of view *click* *click*. First, the crowd is only near, they are not on the ship. *click* They are a bit distant from the action of what is occurring on the ship as it enters port. We also know that they are *click* celebrating the return because they are exulting, and also because they have gathered to watch the return of the ship. Let’s finish reading the stanza *click* But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. The line *click* “O heart! heart! heart!” stands out to me. I know the heart represents emotion, so I think this line really shows the narrator’s depth of emotion *click*, of grief and sorrow, over discovering his Captain has fallen.