Introduction
Point of View Matters
First person, third person, omniscient? What does it all mean? And why does it matter what point of view an author uses when writing a piece of literature?
Stop and think. Who is your favorite or most despised villain? What makes them a villain in the story or movie? Have you ever considered how different the story would be from his/her perspective?
This is just one example of how point of view can be used to intentionally build a perception and develop characters and conflict. Point of view matters and authors use this tool to carefully craft the intended perspective of the written work.
We will go on a Webquest to explore point of view by answering the following questions:
What types of point of view are there in literature?
Why is point of view important?
How can point of view shape meaning?
How can we identify what point of view is being used?
Task
Let's Explore!
After you are paired up with a partner, get ready to start the quest. Follow the prompts in the Process section.
Road Map
Review Concepts
Find Examples
Create
Share
Discuss
Process
Let's begin!
REVIEW CONCEPTS
1. All great adventures start with a theme song! Watch the video in the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lWNAtiru90
2. Click on the link below to read more about point of view. Read the following sections and complete a KWL chart Each partner complete a KWL chart. This will be handed in:
What is Narrative Point of View?; 3 Types of Point of View; What is the Difference Between Third Person Omniscient and Third Person Limited; and How to Choose the Right Point of View in 4 Easy Steps.
FIND EXAMPLES
1. Go to Actively learn and find 2 examples of literature for each type of point of view listed below. Type your answers in a Word document and submit in Blackboard. List name of work and author's name for each. Each pair turn in one document:
https://www.activelylearn.com/
First person
Example #1: _____________________________
Example #2: _____________________________
Second person
Example #1: _____________________________
Example #2: _____________________________
Third person limited
Example #1: _____________________________
Example #2: _____________________________
Third person omniscient
Example #1: _____________________________
Example #2: _____________________________
CREATE
You will now put what we learned into practice. Choose from one of the following options. Each option will involve writing about the same story from two different perspectives. You must have one paragraph minimum (5 sentences or more) for each perspective.
Option #1. Write about a typical day at home from 1st person. Then write about a typical day at home from the perspective of your pet.
Option #2: Think of a story with a hero and a villain. Describe one scene from the perspective of the villain and then from the perspective of the hero.
Option #3: Write a 2nd person “choose your own adventure” style account of a decision you made or are considering. Then write about the same decision from a 3rd person perspective-like a narrator was telling the story.
Option #3: Think about the last argument you had. Write 2 different perspectives. Be creative. You could write about your perspective, about the other person's perspective, a bystander who has 3rd person perspective, or even a 2nd person perspective.
SHARE
Share your writing with your partner. Complete a partner feedback form.
The created point of view piece and the partner feedback form will be added to your portfolio.
Evaluation
How will you be Assessed?
Please be sure to have your name on anything handwritten.
1. KWL chart-will be assessed for completeness.
2. Examples of different types of point of view in literature-will be assessed for completeness, with feedback.
3. Two perspectives writing paragraphs will be assessed for completeness, with feedback.
4. Partner feedback form will be assessed for completeness.
5. Exit ticket will be assessed for completeness.
Conclusion
CLASS DISCUSSION
Making Connections
Write down your answer to the following question before we discuss it as a class. Turn it in before you leave class.
We have learned that point of view is an important tool that can be used by writers to shape the characters, mood and conflict in a story. Can you think of any other situations where point of view is important to consider? News? Parenting? Friends?
Provide 3 examples and explain why understanding the point of view is important.