n. the filing system used by librarians before computers; the card catalogue was a collection of cards that told visitors what books the library had and where to locate them

Card Catalogue

n. desk lamps used by bankers; their green shades were believed to help deflect bright light and reduce strain on the eyes—an important thing for people who spent their day poring over complex numbers

Banker's Lights

Need to Know Vocabulary

​Highlight each pronoun in the examples. How does identifying pronouns used help identify the point of view?

​Your turn to practice!

1. Highlight each pronoun used in the sentences.
2. Identify if the sentence is first- or third-person.
3. In the blank next to the sentence put "1" or "3" to represent first- or third- person POV

​a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.

​​Dream

​something that you have wanted very much to do, be, or have for a long time

Dream

​Annotate the poem:
- stanzas
-lines
-highlight pronouns (POV)

Activity Page 3.3
Only #1 and #7

Write a summary:
The poem “My First Memory (of Librarians)” by Nikki Giovanni describes _________________.