1. POINT OF VIEW

2. What is point of view? What is point of view? A. a place where you can view things A. a place where you can view things B. the position in which a story is told B. the position in which a story is told C. a sharp object to point at things C. a sharp object to point at things

3. First Person Point of View The person telling the story is a character involved in the story. The person telling the story is a character involved in the story. “I went to the store with my mom!” “I went to the store with my mom!” Pronouns such as I, me, we, us are commonly used. Pronouns such as I, me, we, us are commonly used.

4. 3 rd person Point of View The character telling the story is not involved in it. Pronouns such as him, her, they, them are commonly used. The character telling the story is not involved in it. Pronouns such as him, her, they, them are commonly used. “Ben and Sally are dancing!” “Ben and Sally are dancing!”

5. # 1. If you are writing a story in first person point of view you will use pronouns such as me, I, we or us. a. True b. False

6. # 2 An autobiography is written in what point of view: A. first person POV A. first person POV B. second person POV B. second person POV C. third person POV C. third person POV

7. Fill in the blanks: # 3__________ A story that is told by a narrator that is not involved in the story. # 3__________ A story that is told by a narrator that is not involved in the story. # 4____________A story told by a character. # 4____________A story told by a character.

8. # 5 Which sentence is in the first-person point of view? a. Ben walked his dog. b. I have a new puppy. c. Sandi likes to read books. d. The kitten was lost.

9. # 6. Choose the sentence that is third-person point of view. a. I wish I had a million dollars! b. The swimming pool is really cold! c. If I had a car, I would give you a ride. d. We will go get an ice cream cone tonight. # 6. Choose the sentence that is third-person point of view. a. I wish I had a million dollars! b. The swimming pool is really cold! c. If I had a car, I would give you a ride. d. We will go get an ice cream cone tonight.

10. # 7. Can you find the sentence that is in the third-person point of view? a. My mother told me I could go to the movies. b. My father and I played catch. c. The baseball team won their game last night. d. I got up very early this morning.

11. # 8. Which sentence is in the first-person point of view? a. The wolf talked to Little Red Riding Hood. b. The wolf went to Grandma’s house. c. The hunter helped Little Red Riding Hood. d. Do you think that I could borrow a pencil?

12. # 9. Pick the sentence in first- person. a. Mickie and Minnie have a small car. b. Mickie took his car for a drive. c. I want to learn to drive when I'm 16. d. Mickie's car is black.

13. # 10. Choose the sentence in the third-person. a. I have a new fishing pole. b. When I went to the lake, the fish were biting. c. I caught a really big fish. d. Pete and his grandfather went fishing.

14. # 11. My favorite movie was playing at the theater. # 11. My favorite movie was playing at the theater. Which point of view is this sentence written in? a. First person b. Third person

15. # 12. Can 3rd person point of view pronouns such as she, him, or they be used in a 1 st person point of view passage?. A. Yes A. Yes B. No B. No

16. Example: 13. “ My sister Shelly is very bright. She helps me with my homework every night. I am very lucky to have a sister like Shelly. She is very helpful and always ready to lend a helping hand. 13. “ My sister Shelly is very bright. She helps me with my homework every night. I am very lucky to have a sister like Shelly. She is very helpful and always ready to lend a helping hand. What is the POV?

17. # 14. This passage is written in __________ Point of View. “Snoopy is an extroverted beagle with a Walter Mitty complex. He is a explorer at every endeavor- at least in his daydreams atop his doghouse. He regards his master, Charlie Brown, as "that round-headed kid" who brings him his supper dish….” “Snoopy is an extroverted beagle with a Walter Mitty complex. He is a explorer at every endeavor- at least in his daydreams atop his doghouse. He regards his master, Charlie Brown, as "that round-headed kid" who brings him his supper dish….”

18. # 15. “Scientist are learning a great deal about the arguing process. This knowledge will allow doctors to keep their patients living longer lives. They will be able to defeat illnesses associated with aging….” # 15. “Scientist are learning a great deal about the arguing process. This knowledge will allow doctors to keep their patients living longer lives. They will be able to defeat illnesses associated with aging….” This passage would be considered to be written in: This passage would be considered to be written in: A. 1 st person POV A. 1 st person POV B. 3 rd person POV B. 3 rd person POV

19. # 16. “Brittany was so thrilled that she was turning 12 years old. Her mom had planned a big birthday bash for her and 25 of her friends. They were going to the park, then to the movie, and back home for a sleepover!” # 16. “Brittany was so thrilled that she was turning 12 years old. Her mom had planned a big birthday bash for her and 25 of her friends. They were going to the park, then to the movie, and back home for a sleepover!” This passage is written in: This passage is written in: A. First person POV A. First person POV B. Third person POV B. Third person POV

20. 17. A biography is written in what POV? 17. A biography is written in what POV?

21. # 18. When the narrator is not involved in the story and uses they, him, her, or them then the passage is written in: A. 1 st person POV A. 1 st person POV B. 3 rd person POV B. 3 rd person POV

22. # 19. John said, “ I love to go to my friend’s house and play video games. A. 1 st person POV A. 1 st person POV B. 3 rd person POV B. 3 rd person POV Explain your answer

23. # 20. Write a sentence in first person POV and then rewrite the sentence in third person POV. # 20. Write a sentence in first person POV and then rewrite the sentence in third person POV.

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