Language Arts: Point of View
Identifying first, second, and third person narration
Language Arts: Point of View
Identifying first, second, and third person narration
Language Arts - Grade 4-5
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Read the sentence: I packed my backpack and ran to the bus stop. What point of view is this sentence written in?
Look for pronouns such as I, me, my, and we.
This sentence is written in first person point of view because the narrator uses the word I to tell about their own actions. - 2
Read the sentence: You should bring your umbrella because the clouds are getting dark. What point of view is this sentence written in?
This sentence is written in second person point of view because it speaks directly to the reader using the word you. - 3
Read the sentence: Maya opened the window and watched the rain fall on the garden. What point of view is this sentence written in?
Third person often uses names or pronouns like he, she, they, or it.
This sentence is written in third person point of view because it talks about Maya using her name instead of I or you. - 4
Read the sentence: We cheered loudly when our team scored the winning goal. What point of view is this sentence written in?
This sentence is written in first person point of view because the narrator includes themselves in the action by using the word we. - 5
Rewrite this sentence in first person point of view: Liam finished his homework before dinner.
Change the name to I and adjust any other words that need to match.
A correct rewrite is: I finished my homework before dinner. This changes the sentence to first person by using I and my. - 6
Rewrite this sentence in third person point of view: I found my library book under the couch.
A correct rewrite is: She found her library book under the couch. Another correct answer could use he or a name. This changes the sentence from first person to third person. - 7
Read the sentence: They planted sunflower seeds in the school garden. What point of view is this sentence written in?
The narrator is not part of the group in the sentence.
This sentence is written in third person point of view because it uses the pronoun they to talk about other people. - 8
Read the short passage: I stepped onto the stage, took a deep breath, and began to sing. What point of view is used in this passage?
This passage uses first person point of view because the narrator is describing their own experience using the word I. - 9
Read the short passage: Jordan looked at the map and realized he had taken the wrong trail. What point of view is used in this passage?
The narrator is telling about someone else.
This passage uses third person point of view because the narrator describes Jordan and uses the pronoun he. - 10
Choose the correct point of view for this sentence: You mix the flour and eggs before adding the milk.
This sentence is written in second person point of view because it gives directions directly to the reader using the word you. - 11
Explain how you can tell the difference between first person and third person point of view.
Think about whether the narrator is inside the story or talking about someone else.
You can tell the difference by looking at the pronouns. First person uses words like I, me, my, we, and our, while third person uses names or words like he, she, they, and their. - 12
Rewrite this sentence in second person point of view: Ava brushed her teeth before bed.
A correct rewrite is: You brushed your teeth before bed. This changes the sentence to second person by using you and your. - 13
Read the passage: We walked into the museum and stared at the dinosaur skeleton. Is this first person, second person, or third person point of view?
The word we is a first person pronoun.
This passage is written in first person point of view because the narrator uses we to include themselves in the action. - 14
Read the passage: The puppy wagged its tail as it chased the ball across the yard. What point of view is used?
This passage uses third person point of view because the narrator talks about the puppy using the word its instead of speaking as the puppy. - 15
Why might an author choose first person point of view for a story?
Think about how the story feels when the narrator says I.
An author might choose first person point of view to let readers hear the narrator's thoughts and feelings more directly. This can make the story feel personal and close.