First and Third-Person Point of View Activity

Learning Resource Type

Learning Activity

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

3

Overview

The teacher will use the attached Interactive Google Slide Presentation to assess if the students know the difference between the first and third-person points of view in literary texts.

This activity was created as a result of the ALEX Resource Development Summit.

Phase

After/Explain/Elaborate
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 3

ELA21.3.28

Identify the narration of a literary text as first person or third person.

UP:ELA21.3.28

Vocabulary

  • Identify
  • Narration
  • Literary text
  • First person
  • Third person

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Literary text can be narrated from a first person or third person point of view.
  • Pronouns used by the author can indicate the narrator's point of view.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Identify the narration of a literary text as first person or third person.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • In first person narration the narrator is a character in the story and is telling the story from their perspective. The pronouns I, me, we, or us are often used.
  • In third person narration, the narrator is not part of the story and the characters never acknowledge the narrator's presence. The pronouns he, she, it, or they are often used.

Learning Objectives

The students will identify the first and third-person points of view in a literary text. 

Activity Details

  1. The teacher will provide each student with a copy of the Google slide presentation.
  2. Students will read the first person point of view short passage and then highlight pronouns, thoughts, and emotions that demonstrate that the passage is written in the first person. 
  3. Students will read the third person point of view short passage and then highlight pronouns, thoughts, and emotions that demonstrate that the passage is written in the third person. 
  4. Students will turn in the assignment for the teacher to check for understanding.

Assessment Strategies

The teacher will review each student's answers and verify if the students correctly identified first and third-person points of view. 

Variation Tips

  • If the internet is down, the teacher can print out the slides.
  • The teacher could put students into partners to complete the assignment. 
  • The teacher could read the passages out loud.

Background / Preparation

  • Read through each passage and create your own answer sheet.
  • Share the slides with students ahead of time.

Learning Activity (Before)

First and Third-Person Point of View Introduction

Learning Activity (During)

First and Third-Person Point of View Lesson

Learning Activity (After)

First and Third-Person Point of View Activity
Interactive Presentation for First and Third-Person Point of View Google Slide …
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LzO9eVXa-MxTFX6VIs74JWnuQJD7NVUh0b87aEp…

Approved Date

Owner (Author)

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