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READING SKILL Handouts
Common Core Aligned Material:
Grade 2: RL.2.6 Grade 3: RL.3.6 Grade 4: RL.4.7
Name: ___________________
Author’s Point of View
An author can tell a story from the first-person point of view.
The author can also tell a story from the third-person point of view.
First-Person: A character in the story is the narrator. This character is telling the story. The narrator uses the pronouns I, me and we. Third-Person: The story is being told by an outside person (someone who is not in the story). The author uses he, she, and they. In the third person point of view, the narrator can tell about the thoughts, actions, and feelings of the characters.
Directions: Identify the point of view for each short story below. Make sure to explain how you know you are correct.
We walked home from school today. On our way home, we stopped at the candy store. I got a bag of Sour Patch candies and my best friend got a Snickers Bar. I like sour candies the best.
POINT OF VIEW: ___________________________________________________
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Scott plays on a soccer team every day after school. He loves to play with his team while making new friends. Scott has a game next week at the park.
POINT OF VIEW: ___________________________________________________
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The princess was locked in a tower. She had no way to escape safely. Every night, she went to bed and wished that one day a handsome prince would rescue her.
POINT OF VIEW: ___________________________________________________
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Name: ___________________
1st Person or 3rd Person
Directions: Identify the author’s point of view (first-person or third-person) in the short stories below. Make sure to explain how you know your answer is correct.
One day, Susie was coming home from school when she noticed a lost puppy on her front porch. Susie ran up to the cute little puppy and noticed that he had a collar on. She decided to call the phone number on the puppy’s collar.
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Today we were going on a field trip to the zoo. I could hardly wait to see all the amazing creatures at the zoo. My best friend, Ben, told me this morning that they even have a new stingray petting booth.
POINT OF VIEW: ___________________________________________________
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My favorite pizza is pepperoni and mushrooms. But the problem is, my sister absolutely hates mushrooms. Luckily, we figured out a plan for ordering pizza that suits both of us. Now we order half of the pizza with pepperoni and half with mushrooms.
POINT OF VIEW: ___________________________________________________
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A lonely frog sat on a lily pad and waited for its next meal to fly by. However, today was a weird day because, suddenly, another frog leaped up onto his lily pad. Now, there sat two friends waiting for a fly meat meal together.
POINT OF VIEW: _____________________________________________
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I was so excited for the first day of school. I could hardly wait to go shopping for supplies and buy new crayons, markers, and yellow pencils.
POINT OF VIEW: ___________________________________________________
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Name: ___________________
1st Person or 3rd Person Directions: Write a short story (4-5 sentences) for each different author’s point of view.
3rd person point of view
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1st person point of view
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3rd person point of view
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Name: ___________________
MY MINI STORIES Directions: Write a mini story (2-3 sentences) about each topic from the point of view identified on the table.
TOPIC POINT OF VIEW
MY Mini Story
THE PARK First Person Point of View
One day, I was playing at the park with my best friend, Sally. Suddenly, we saw an injured bird on the field. We ran home and asked my mom if we could take it to the bird rescue center.
SCHOOL Third Person Point of View
EATING DINNER
First Person Point of View
SHOPPING First Person Point of View
BOARD GAMES
Third Person Point of View
CHRISTMAS Third Person Point of View
Name: ___________________
Point of View Directions: Find eight different books in your classroom. Quickly look through them and identify the author’s point of view (1st or 3rd person). Then, complete the chart for each book.
Book title author’s point
of view
clues in text that identify the point of
view
Name: __________________
Point of View CUT & PASTE
Directions: Cut out the phrases below and glue each one under the author’s point of view it represents.
1st Person 3rd Person
reader only knows what the narrator knows
character is the narrator
told from an outside person
narrator uses “we”
can tell about the feelings of all characters
author uses “she”
character is telling the story
author uses “they”
narrator uses “me”
reader knows all the characters
author uses “he” narrator uses “I”
Name: ___________________
Point of View
Point of View = one’s attitude or feeling in a certain situation
Directions: Read each persuasive text below. Then, state the narrator’s point of view and your point of view of the topic. Make sure to include reasons as to why you agree or disagree with the narrator’s point of view.
All students enrolled in public schools should have to wear school uniforms. Many studies show that when school uniforms are used, there is an improvement in students’ attitudes and schoolwork. Wearing uniforms can also help families save money on clothing costs for school. Uniforms can improve the school culture, leading to better school behavior and grades.
Narrator’s Point of View My Point of View Reasons that Support
my Point of View
Butterflies are the best insects in the whole world. They are amazing because of their beautiful colors and their interesting life cycle. They have a life cycle that is unlike that of any other creature. They have such pretty colors and patterns on their wings. There are so many different butterflies to see in the world since no two butterflies are ever the same.
Narrator’s Point of View My Point of View Reasons that Support
my Point of View
Name: ___________________
Point of View
Point of View = one’s attitude or feeling in a certain situation
Directions: Read each persuasive text below. Then, state the narrator’s point of view and your point of view of the topic. Make sure to include reasons as to why you agree or disagree with the narrator’s point of view.
Homework is big waste of time! There are so many other amazing things that we could be doing at home each night instead of homework. We could be outside playing and getting exercise or playing games inside. Anyway, you do work at school all day long so there is no need to do it as well when you come home.
Narrator’s Point of View My Point of View Reasons that Support
my Point of View
Recess at school is just a waste of time. Kids don’t need any special breaks or recess times. It’s more important that they are in the classroom learning and getting smarter than spending time outside playing. Anyway, there are always problems on the playground. Kids bully each other and get into fights. When they stay in the classroom there are fewer problems that arise. It is better for kids to stay focused on academics in the classroom than to be outside running around playing pointless games of tag.
Narrator’s Point of View My Point of View Reasons that Support
my Point of View
Name: ___________________
My Point of View Directions: Describe your point of view on the specific issues listed below. Include specific reasons for your point of view.
ISSUE MY POINT OF VIEW
School uniforms
School Lunches
School Start Time
Recess Length
Allowance
Bedtime
Name: ___________________
COMPARE & CONTRAST VIEWPOINTS Directions: Compare and contrast your point of view with that of your partner on different issues.
Issue My Partner’s
View My View
field trips
special
classes
electronics at
school
using a
calculator in
math
number of
library books
allowed
reading
homework
Name: ___________________
POiNt of VIeW Directions: Imagine you are a different character in a new situation. Describe the situation from each character’s point of view.
character & situation
character’s point of view
Imagine you are a butterfly at
the park. A group of young
children are running around and
trying to catch butterflies.
children’s point of view
butterfly’s point of view:
Imagine you are a police
officer arresting a criminal for
stealing candy from the store.
police officer’s point of view:
criminal’s point of view:
Imagine you are a student in a
class taking a test. Everyone in
the class gets an A+ on the test!
student’s point of view:
teacher’s point of view;
Imagine you are a deer running
through the woods. A hunter is
trying to hunt you down.
deer’s point of view:
hunter’s point of view:
Name: ___________________
POiNt of VIeW Directions: Imagine you are a different character in a new situation. Describe the situation from each character’s point of view.
character & situation
character’s point of view
Imagine you are a squirrel in
the woods. Suddenly, you come
upon a pile of garbage
dumped by people who were
camping.
squirrel’s point of view:
camper’s point of view:
Imagine you are a rich person
walking down the street and you
see a poor person on the corner
begging for money.
rich person’s point of view:
poor person’s point of view:
Imagine you are having fun
playing with your friends on the
playground. Then you see a new
kid sitting all alone on the
bench.
child’s point of view:
new kid’s point of view;
Imagine you are in the
cafeteria and see a first-
grader being bullied by an older
kid.
first grader’s point of view:
bully’s point of view:
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