First and Third Person Point of View
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English
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3rd Grade
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Easy
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Deuntae Jefferson
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6 Slides • 15 Questions
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Let’s explore how stories change depending on who’s telling them!
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What Is Point of View?
📖 Point of view tells who is telling the story.
It shows how we see what’s happening in the story.
💬 Tip: The storyteller’s words give us clues!
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First Person Point of View
🗣️ In first person, the narrator is part of the story.
The storyteller uses I, me, my, we, us.
Examples:
I went to the park.
We baked cookies together.
My dog followed me home.
💡 Think: The person telling the story is in the story!
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Third Person Point of View
👤 In third person, the narrator is outside the story.
The storyteller uses he, she, they, them, their, the person’s name.
Examples:
She went to the park.
They baked cookies together.
Max’s dog followed him home.
💡 Think: The person telling the story is watching the story.
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Compare the Two!
First Person (I, we) | Third Person (he, she, they) |
|---|---|
I played soccer. | She played soccer. |
We saw a rainbow. | They saw a rainbow. |
I love to read. | Emma loves to read. |
💡 Ask: Who is telling the story, is someone in it or someone watching?
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Multiple Choice
Read the sentence. Is it First Person or Third Person?
I built a tall snowman.
First Person
Third Person
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Multiple Choice
Read the sentence. Is it First Person or Third Person?
She danced on the stage.
First Person
Third Person
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Multiple Choice
Read the sentence. Is it First Person or Third Person?
We walked to the store.
First Person
Third Person
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Multiple Choice
Read the sentence. Is it First Person or Third Person?
They cooked dinner together.
First Person
Third Person
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Multiple Choice
Read the sentence. Is it First Person or Third Person?
My brother and I watched a movie.
First Person
Third Person
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Clue Words
🕵️ Look for clue words to figure out the point of view!
First Person Clues: I, me, my, we, us
Third Person Clues: he, she, they, them, names
💡 Tip: If you see “I,” the storyteller is in the story!
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Multiple Choice
Choose whether the sentence is in First Person or Third Person.
"I opened my backpack and found my lunch."
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
None
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Multiple Choice
Choose whether the sentence is in First Person or Third Person.
"She ran home after school."
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
None
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Multiple Choice
Choose whether the sentence is in First Person or Third Person.
“We built a fort out of blankets.”
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
None
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Multiple Choice
Choose whether the sentence is in First Person or Third Person.
“They jumped into the pool.”
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
None
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Multiple Choice
Choose whether the sentence is in First Person or Third Person.
“I couldn’t wait to open my present.”
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
None
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Multiple Choice
Choose whether the sentence is in First Person or Third Person.
“Liam and Ava planted flowers in the garden.”
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
None
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Multiple Choice
Choose whether the sentence is in First Person or Third Person.
“My friends and I played soccer after school.”
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
None
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Multiple Choice
Choose whether the sentence is in First Person or Third Person.
“He carried his backpack on his shoulder.”
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
None
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Multiple Choice
Choose whether the sentence is in First Person or Third Person.
“We made a cake for Dad’s birthday.”
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
None
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Multiple Choice
Choose whether the sentence is in First Person or Third Person.
“Ella read her favorite story before bed.”
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
None
Let’s explore how stories change depending on who’s telling them!
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