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 * Types of Point of View

Do Now: Read the following passages. Then decide which type of point of view is used in each one. In the blank, write "a" for first person, "b" for second person, or "c" for third person.

_ 1. When Harold was fourteen, he believed he was the smartest kid in the world. Whether or not his friends, family, or teachers agreed wasn't important to him. They didn't have to confirm his genius for it to be a fact.

_ 2. You lead Chaz across the playground, promising him that you will return tomorrow, if it didn't rain. This is when you realize your mistake. You have left both the eys and the bag on the train.

_ 3. "Stop that talking!" "Clean the yard!" The complaints were endless, and I was tired of hearing my sister complain. If I had any doubts about leaving before, now I had none. I grabbed my jacket and ran out the door.


 * Aim:** Distinguish between first-, second-, and third-person points of view.


 * HERE’S HOW:**


 * Step #1**: Identify who and what. Ask, “Who is telling the story and what does that person know?”


 * First person:** A first -person narrator tells a story in which he or she actively participates. A first-person narrator describes what’s going on inside his or her mind and may also describe other characters through observations.


 * Second person**: This narrator is outside of the story, speaking directly to the main character. Second -person point of view is sometime used in poetry. It is difficult for a writer to work with, so it is rarely used.


 * Third-person** point of view: This person tells the story but does not participate in the events of the story. However, he or she usually knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, who is not himself or herself. A third-person narrator may also know what is going on inside the minds of all the characters.


 * Step 2**: Look at the pronouns. The pronouns in the narrative part of the story, not in the dialogue, are clues that can help you identify the point of view.

First-person point of view: The narrator uses first-person pronouns such as I, me, my, we, us and our.

Second-person point of view: The narrator uses second-person pronouns such as you and yours.

Third-person point of view: The narrator uses third-person pronouns such as he, she, and they.

MODEL POINTS OF VIEW:

First person: I walked into the room and saw Sheila sitting there.

Second person: You walked into the room. You saw Sheila sitting there.

Third person: Charlie walked into the room. Both he and Sheila felt sad.

MasterRussell_13:#1 c #2 b #3 a

jalynn bloomer: #1 c #2 b #3 a

Bao Kang Vang: 1c,2b, 3a

chelsea leahy: 1 c, 2 b, 3 a

Alley Rollins: 1.c 2.b 3.a

Jessica Yang: # 1c, #2b, #3a

Jasmine Kim: #1c #2b #3a

Kirsten Z: #1-c, 2#-b, #3-a

Tremon Washington: #1:C - #2:B - #3:A

Monique Labelle:#1-C, #2-B,#3-A

Jaremie A:#1 #2 mr_colding:#1c#2b#3c Haley Mitchell: #1 =c #2= b #3=a =B #3= A Tyler: #1 c # 2 b #3 Pauline- ok now i understand.....well the first passage is third person beacause the person who is telling the story is not in the story.... the second passage is second person because he or she is outside the story, speaking directly to the main character...the third passage is first point of view beacuse the narrator tells the story in which he or she actively participates. p.s sorry for using "beacuse" so much =/ i hope this is better!

Mr. L: Pauline, much improved! I'm most pleased by your comment, OK, now I understand. That is the ultimate happy to hear teacher thing!

Mr. L: Pauline, your answers are not quite right. Please review the lesson above and try again.

Shaelisa: this is very very vexing! ! i responded, but my comment isn't here. Well, here it is again, 1_c, 2_b, 3_a. ^_^

Tori S: 1 c, 2 b, 3 a It's really not hard if you think about it!

Charlene Nelson- 1-C, 2-B, 3-A =]] All: it really can seem "easy" once you understand how and have some practice....!

Kiesey Solis: ->> ||1.c 2.b 3.a|| Liyah Tyler:1.c 2.b 3.a

Lee: #1=c  #2=b   #3=a

Sierra Torgramsen: 1 C,2 B,3 A.