This is a lesson and writing activity for 9th or 10th grade to practice with Point of View. There is a bonus question at the end to take their writing and turn it into a quick video showcasing the point of view they wrote about
Standard:
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
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Question 3
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Question 4
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Looking at this meme, what do you notice about the points of view that are presented?
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Question 9
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If your birthday is an odd number (ends in 1,3,5,7,9) write about this picture from the human's perspective.
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Now it's your turn!
This is a writing activity to help you start thinking about everyday situations from multiple points of view.
1. Your writing should include descriptions of the events and people to help the reader "see" your story
2. Be sure to use the correct tense (review the image and video about first, second and third person if you need)
3. Be creative! 🧑🎨
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Question 1
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Third person is told with the narrator _______ of the story.
Question 2
2.
In a first person narrative, the story can change dramatically, depending on which character is the _______ .
Question 3
3.
In second person, the narrator addresses the story to the _______ .
Question 5
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Where else have you seen multiple points of view present in your life?
Question 6
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Write a sentence in First Person point of view
Question 7
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Write a sentence in Second Person point of view
Question 8
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Write a sentence in Third Person point of view
Question 10
10.
If your birthday is an even number (ends in 0,2,4,6,8) write about this picture from the bird's perspective.
Think about lunchtime in the cafeteria. Choose one person and write from their perspective (lunch aid, student, teacher, food service worker, etc.).
Write about what happens in the cafeteria from their point of view.
Challenge yourself!
Pick a different person and write about the same situation from their point of view.