Point of View and Perspective

Reading Do Now: Just answer the following question; do not provide citations or an extension! Just answer the following question; do not provide citations or an extension! Question: Is getting rid of Sesame Street and P.B.S. a positive or negative thing?

Reading Objectives: C.O.: Students will identify the three different points of view and two perspectives. C.O.: Students will identify the three different points of view and two perspectives. L.O.: Students will define the words pessimist and optimist. L.O.: Students will define the words pessimist and optimist.

Point of View How the story is told: How the story is told: First Person: The narrator is referred to as I First Person: The narrator is referred to as I Ex.) I quietly crept down the stairs, afraid to awaken my dog as I tried to sneak a midnight snack. Ex.) I quietly crept down the stairs, afraid to awaken my dog as I tried to sneak a midnight snack. Second Person: The narrator is referred to as You Second Person: The narrator is referred to as You Ex.) You grab the handle of the fridge door and slowly pull it open, wincing at the tiniest squeak of the door hinges. Ex.) You grab the handle of the fridge door and slowly pull it open, wincing at the tiniest squeak of the door hinges. Third Person: The narrator is referred to by name Third Person: The narrator is referred to by name Ex.) Robert snatched the leftover dessert from the bottom shelf, shut the door, and then ran into his bedroom. Ex.) Robert snatched the leftover dessert from the bottom shelf, shut the door, and then ran into his bedroom.

Perspective How we look at the world How we look at the world Optimist: looks at things in a positive manner Optimist: looks at things in a positive manner Ex.) The glass is half full. Ex.) The glass is half full. Pessimist: looks at things in a negative manner Pessimist: looks at things in a negative manner Ex.) The glass is half empty. Ex.) The glass is half empty. Realist: looks at things the way it is – no excuses Realist: looks at things the way it is – no excuses Ex.) I still have to finish drinking the glass of water. Ex.) I still have to finish drinking the glass of water. Opportunist: looks for the opportunity in something Opportunist: looks for the opportunity in something Ex.) Ive finished my water and Mrs. Turner hasnt drank hers yet; Ill see if shell give it to me. Ex.) Ive finished my water and Mrs. Turner hasnt drank hers yet; Ill see if shell give it to me.