RW Lesson 05.09.24

HISD 3rd Grade

Read Write

May 09, 2024

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TEKS 3.10E Identify the use of literary devices, including first- or third-person point of view
TEKS: 3.3B Use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words.

LO: SWBAT identify the use of literary devices,
including first- or third-person point of view

DOL: Given a text, SW correctly identify the use
of literary devices, including first- or
third-person point of view in at least 4 out of 5
questions.

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Academic Vocabulary

multiple-meaning word

context clues

a word that has more than
one meaning.

hints or clues that the
author provides to help the
reader define a difficult
unknown word

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It describes how
readers experience
a story, either…
Who is telling the
story?

Point of View

through a

character in

the story

(first-person)

an outside

narrator

(third-person)

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● The narrator is a

character in the
story.

● Pronouns such as I,

me, my, we, and us
are used

First-Person Point of View

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First-Person Point of View

My name is Lila, and I love going to the park with my
family. Every Saturday, I help my mom pack a picnic
basket full of yummy treats before we head off to the
park. As soon as we arrive, my brother Max and I
race each other to the swings, laughing and giggling
all the way.

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● The narrator is outside

the story and is telling
what happens in the
story.

● Pronouns such as she, he,

they, him, her, them, and
their are used.

●

Third-Person Point of View

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Third-Person Point of View

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lila
who loved going to the park with her family. Every
Saturday, she would help her mom pack a picnic
basket full of yummy treats before heading off to the
park. As soon as they arrived, Lila and her brother
Max would race each other to the swings, laughing
and giggling all the way.

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Apply to Text

We will examine today’s
story by identifying the

point of view.

Read and Annotate

The Case of the Stolen Silk

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Read the sentence.

What point of view is this sentence told in?

❏ First-person point of view

❏ Third-person point of view

"Oh no!" he cried. "How will I feed my family if I have nothing to
sell?"

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Which sentence
about the point
of view of the
story is true?

A. The story is told from the

silk maker's point of view.

B. The story is told in first

person point of view.

C. The story is told in

third-person point of view.

D. The story is told from the

thief's point of view.

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Which sentence
about the point
of view of the
story is true?

A. The story is told from the

silk maker's point of view.

B. The story is told in first

person point of view.

C. The story is told in

third-person point of view.

D. The story is told from the

thief's point of view.

O
?

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Which does the
author achieve by
using
third-person
point of view?

A. The reader gains insight into the

thoughts and feelings of
multiple characters.

B. The reader experiences the

events of the story through the
silk maker's perspective.

C. The reader is limited to

understanding only the silk
maker's experiences.

D. The reader is immersed in the

judge's emotions and
motivations.

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SCR: How does the third-person point of view in “The Case of
the Stolen Silk” help the reader understand the thoughts and
feelings of multiple characters? use text evidence to support
your answer.

The third person point of view helps the reader understand the
thoughts and feelings of multiple characters …

R
A
C
E

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When reading,
what do you do
when you come
across an
unfamiliar word?

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Authors help readers by
including context clues in

the text to help you

determine the meaning of

unfamiliar words.

What are some tools that readers can use

to determine the meaning of unfamiliar

words?

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Before one of these trips, he loaded 30 folds of silk cloth
onto his donkey, said good-bye to his family, and left for
the city.

What does the word folds mean?

A. A specific type of silk fabric material
B. A unit for measuring quantities of silk
C. A method of arranging fabric in a

organized way

D. A tool designed for creating silk cloth

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But the only place he could find was a small area with two
stone statues. He went there, put the folds of silk under his
head, and fell asleep.

What does the word statue mean?

A. A person who is standing still
B. A type of building material
C. A sculpture or figure
D. A kind of ancient currency

Read the paragraph.

What does the word hearing mean?

A. A meeting where people talk and share ideas
B. A time in court when people tell their stories
C. A time in court to check how well someone can listen
D. A friendly-talk between two people

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The judge said, “This is not a show, but an important hearing. I will allow only 30
people inside the courthouse.”

Read the paragraph.

The word honor means that the villagers wanted to —

A. show their respect for the judge.
B. make the judge feel bad.
C. give the judge a hard job.
D. ignore what the judge said.

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In the evening, there was a party to honor the judge. The silk maker was there. He
pleased everyone when he said to the judge, “You are the wisest man I’ve ever met.
No wonder your village loves you.”

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DOL: Given a text,
SW correctly identify
the use of literary
devices, including
first- or third-person
point of view in at
least 4 out of 5
questions.