CharlesThe story of a little boy entering kindergarten

By Shirley Jackson

What is Point of View…

And why is it important?

Point of View

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

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”

Point of View

The story is told from outside the story. The

reader is aware of

everything.

Look for words like:“he”“she”“they”

From what point of view is “Charles” told?

Laurie’s mother

We onlyknow

And she only knows

inference

A conclusion based on evidence.

What “bad” things does Charles do at school?

Throws chalk

Hits children

Says bad words

Hit a little girl in the head with a seesaw

Hits the teacher

Hits the teacher’s friend

What “bad” things did Laurie do at home?

Spills the baby’s milkPulls the wagon full of mud through the kitchen

Uses bad grammarSpeaks insolently to his father

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

Charles,

How do we know the story is dated?

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

And so….

Are there any Questions?