1. Charles
The story of a little boy entering kindergarten

2. By Shirley Jackson

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

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

5. 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”

6. 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”

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

8. We only know

9. And she only knows

11. inference
A conclusion based on evidence.

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. How do we know the story is dated?

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

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