Created By: Jamie Jacobs

READING SKILL Handouts

Common Core Aligned Material:

Grade 2: RL.2.6 Grade 3: RL.3.6 Grade 4: RL.4.7

Name: ___________________

Author’s Point of View

An author can tell a story from the first-person point of view.

The author can also tell a story from the third-person point of view.

First-Person: A character in the story is the narrator. This character is telling the story. The narrator uses the pronouns I, me and we. Third-Person: The story is being told by an outside person (someone who is not in the story). The author uses he, she, and they. In the third person point of view, the narrator can tell about the thoughts, actions, and feelings of the characters.

Directions: Identify the point of view for each short story below. Make sure to explain how you know you are correct.

We walked home from school today. On our way home, we stopped at the candy store. I got a bag of Sour Patch candies and my best friend got a Snickers Bar. I like sour candies the best.

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Scott plays on a soccer team every day after school. He loves to play with his team while making new friends. Scott has a game next week at the park.

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The princess was locked in a tower. She had no way to escape safely. Every night, she went to bed and wished that one day a handsome prince would rescue her.

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Name: ___________________

1st Person or 3rd Person

Directions: Identify the author’s point of view (first-person or third-person) in the short stories below. Make sure to explain how you know your answer is correct.

One day, Susie was coming home from school when she noticed a lost puppy on her front porch. Susie ran up to the cute little puppy and noticed that he had a collar on. She decided to call the phone number on the puppy’s collar.

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Today we were going on a field trip to the zoo. I could hardly wait to see all the amazing creatures at the zoo. My best friend, Ben, told me this morning that they even have a new stingray petting booth.

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My favorite pizza is pepperoni and mushrooms. But the problem is, my sister absolutely hates mushrooms. Luckily, we figured out a plan for ordering pizza that suits both of us. Now we order half of the pizza with pepperoni and half with mushrooms.

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A lonely frog sat on a lily pad and waited for its next meal to fly by. However, today was a weird day because, suddenly, another frog leaped up onto his lily pad. Now, there sat two friends waiting for a fly meat meal together.

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I was so excited for the first day of school. I could hardly wait to go shopping for supplies and buy new crayons, markers, and yellow pencils.

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Name: ___________________

1st Person or 3rd Person Directions: Write a short story (4-5 sentences) for each different author’s point of view.

3rd person point of view

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1st person point of view

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1st person point of view

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3rd person point of view

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Name: ___________________

MY MINI STORIES Directions: Write a mini story (2-3 sentences) about each topic from the point of view identified on the table.

TOPIC POINT OF VIEW

MY Mini Story

THE PARK First Person Point of View

One day, I was playing at the park with my best friend, Sally. Suddenly, we saw an injured bird on the field. We ran home and asked my mom if we could take it to the bird rescue center.

SCHOOL Third Person Point of View

EATING DINNER

First Person Point of View

SHOPPING First Person Point of View

BOARD GAMES

Third Person Point of View

CHRISTMAS Third Person Point of View

Name: ___________________

Point of View Directions: Find eight different books in your classroom. Quickly look through them and identify the author’s point of view (1st or 3rd person). Then, complete the chart for each book.

Book title author’s point

of view

clues in text that identify the point of

view

Name: __________________

Point of View CUT & PASTE

Directions: Cut out the phrases below and glue each one under the author’s point of view it represents.

1st Person 3rd Person

reader only knows what the narrator knows

character is the narrator

told from an outside person

narrator uses “we”

can tell about the feelings of all characters

author uses “she”

character is telling the story

author uses “they”

narrator uses “me”

reader knows all the characters

author uses “he” narrator uses “I”

Name: ___________________

Point of View

Point of View = one’s attitude or feeling in a certain situation

Directions: Read each persuasive text below. Then, state the narrator’s point of view and your point of view of the topic. Make sure to include reasons as to why you agree or disagree with the narrator’s point of view.

All students enrolled in public schools should have to wear school uniforms. Many studies show that when school uniforms are used, there is an improvement in students’ attitudes and schoolwork. Wearing uniforms can also help families save money on clothing costs for school. Uniforms can improve the school culture, leading to better school behavior and grades.

Narrator’s Point of View My Point of View Reasons that Support

my Point of View

Butterflies are the best insects in the whole world. They are amazing because of their beautiful colors and their interesting life cycle. They have a life cycle that is unlike that of any other creature. They have such pretty colors and patterns on their wings. There are so many different butterflies to see in the world since no two butterflies are ever the same.

Narrator’s Point of View My Point of View Reasons that Support

my Point of View

Name: ___________________

Point of View

Point of View = one’s attitude or feeling in a certain situation

Directions: Read each persuasive text below. Then, state the narrator’s point of view and your point of view of the topic. Make sure to include reasons as to why you agree or disagree with the narrator’s point of view.

Homework is big waste of time! There are so many other amazing things that we could be doing at home each night instead of homework. We could be outside playing and getting exercise or playing games inside. Anyway, you do work at school all day long so there is no need to do it as well when you come home.

Narrator’s Point of View My Point of View Reasons that Support

my Point of View

Recess at school is just a waste of time. Kids don’t need any special breaks or recess times. It’s more important that they are in the classroom learning and getting smarter than spending time outside playing. Anyway, there are always problems on the playground. Kids bully each other and get into fights. When they stay in the classroom there are fewer problems that arise. It is better for kids to stay focused on academics in the classroom than to be outside running around playing pointless games of tag.

Narrator’s Point of View My Point of View Reasons that Support

my Point of View

Name: ___________________

My Point of View Directions: Describe your point of view on the specific issues listed below. Include specific reasons for your point of view.

ISSUE MY POINT OF VIEW

School uniforms

School Lunches

School Start Time

Recess Length

Allowance

Bedtime

Name: ___________________

COMPARE & CONTRAST VIEWPOINTS Directions: Compare and contrast your point of view with that of your partner on different issues.

Issue My Partner’s

View My View

field trips

special

classes

electronics at

school

using a

calculator in

math

number of

library books

allowed

reading

homework

Name: ___________________

POiNt of VIeW Directions: Imagine you are a different character in a new situation. Describe the situation from each character’s point of view.

character & situation

character’s point of view

Imagine you are a butterfly at

the park. A group of young

children are running around and

trying to catch butterflies.

children’s point of view

butterfly’s point of view:

Imagine you are a police

officer arresting a criminal for

stealing candy from the store.

police officer’s point of view:

criminal’s point of view:

Imagine you are a student in a

class taking a test. Everyone in

the class gets an A+ on the test!

student’s point of view:

teacher’s point of view;

Imagine you are a deer running

through the woods. A hunter is

trying to hunt you down.

deer’s point of view:

hunter’s point of view:

Name: ___________________

POiNt of VIeW Directions: Imagine you are a different character in a new situation. Describe the situation from each character’s point of view.

character & situation

character’s point of view

Imagine you are a squirrel in

the woods. Suddenly, you come

upon a pile of garbage

dumped by people who were

camping.

squirrel’s point of view:

camper’s point of view:

Imagine you are a rich person

walking down the street and you

see a poor person on the corner

begging for money.

rich person’s point of view:

poor person’s point of view:

Imagine you are having fun

playing with your friends on the

playground. Then you see a new

kid sitting all alone on the

bench.

child’s point of view:

new kid’s point of view;

Imagine you are in the

cafeteria and see a first-

grader being bullied by an older

kid.

first grader’s point of view:

bully’s point of view:

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