1. Word cloud
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In a few words, can you tell me what a point of view is?
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Learning objective:
Determine an author's purpose or point of view in a text and explain how it is conveyed and shapes the content and style of a text
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Point of View:
Point of view is an opinion or perspective on a topic. It can be biased, although it should be based on facts and evidence.
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Point of View:
1st Person 2nd Person 3rd Person Limited 3rd Person Omniscient
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1st Person Point of View:
The narrator is a character within the story and uses pronouns like "I" or "we" to convey their experiences and thoughts.
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Why 1st Person Point of View?
Creates a strong sense of intimacy/the audience feels closely connected to the narrator. Heightens moments of action due to limited information
7. Poll
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What is the definition of first-person point of view?
- The narrator knows all the thoughts and feelings of every character
- The narrator is an outside observer and uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'
- The narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'
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3rd Person Limited Point of View:
The narrator is an external observer who knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, typically the protagonist.
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Why 3rd Person Limited Point of View?
provides insights into the inner world of the chosen character. More objective narrative while still providing some emotional connection to the character
10. Poll
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Which point of view limits the narration to one character's perspective?
- Third-person limited
- Third person omniscient
- First-person
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3rd Person Omniscient Point of View:
The narrator is an all-knowing, external observer who has insight into the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of multiple characters.
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Why 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View?
The narrator can switch between characters' perspectives A comprehensive understanding of the story's world and characters Creates some emotional distance from individual characters.
13. Poll
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Which point of view allows the reader to see into the minds of multiple characters?
- Third-person omniscient
- Second-person
- First-person
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Did you know?
The phrase ‘point of view’ is often used interchangeably with ‘perspective’, though the meaning is slightly different.
15. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What is one way an author's point of view shapes the story?
16. Open question
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How might the perspective of a soldier in World War II differ from that of a civilian living in a neutral country during the same time period?
17. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view in writing?
18. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a super-powered carrot saving the day by stopping an army of broccoli invader-bots!
19. Poll
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Which point of view allows the reader to see into only 1 character?
- Third-person omniscient
- Second-person
- First-person
20. Poll
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In which point of view does the narrator use pronouns like "I, me, we"?
- Third-person limited
- First-person
- Second-person
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What is the definition of third person limited point of view?
- 'I' or 'we' is used by the narrator who is a character in the story
- The narrator knows all thoughts and feelings of every character
- The narrator reports only what can be seen or heard, without revealing any characters' thoughts
22. Open question
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How can 1st person point of view impact the viewer?
23. Open question
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How can a 3rd person point of view impact the viewer?
24. Poll
60 seconds
On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident do you feel with this content?
- 1 (Not at all confident)
- 2 (Slightly confident)
- 3 (Moderately confident)
- 4 (Very confident)
- 5 (Extremely confident)
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