When an author begin to write a story they must first answer this question. Who will tell my story? This is called point of view.
The author will tell a story in first, second, or third person point of view.
Look at the chart below and click the attached link to learn more about each point of view.
The author will tell a story in first, second, or third person point of view.
Look at the chart below and click the attached link to learn more about each point of view.
In first-person the story is told by a character who is a part of the story. If you were writing your own story about your birthday party, it might be in the first person. For example: "I celebrated my birthday party at Fun Station."
In second-person narrative, the narrator is not a character in the story--but "you" are. Directions used to build items or crafts are often written in the second person. For example: "Take the left side of the box and cut it in half, before you do this, make sure to sand down the edges."
In a third-person narrative, the narrator is not included in the story and only exists outside of the story. All characters are described as "he," "she," or "it." In third-person omniscient narration, the narrator describes deep feelings about the characters. For example: "Johnny ran toward Samantha then suddenly stopped, he wondered whether she would remember him from the park."
Point of view doesn't always just take place in books or in writing, it also occurs in real life. When you discuss your point of view it can be how you saw something happen, your opinion on a topic, or how you personally feel. Click here to watch a quick video showing how one person's point of view can change how a story is told.
Play the game below to choose your own point of view on a topic. Choose the best detail to support your argument.
In second-person narrative, the narrator is not a character in the story--but "you" are. Directions used to build items or crafts are often written in the second person. For example: "Take the left side of the box and cut it in half, before you do this, make sure to sand down the edges."
In a third-person narrative, the narrator is not included in the story and only exists outside of the story. All characters are described as "he," "she," or "it." In third-person omniscient narration, the narrator describes deep feelings about the characters. For example: "Johnny ran toward Samantha then suddenly stopped, he wondered whether she would remember him from the park."
Point of view doesn't always just take place in books or in writing, it also occurs in real life. When you discuss your point of view it can be how you saw something happen, your opinion on a topic, or how you personally feel. Click here to watch a quick video showing how one person's point of view can change how a story is told.
Play the game below to choose your own point of view on a topic. Choose the best detail to support your argument.