First and third person point of view

Front

What is first person point of view?

Back

First person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns like 'I' or 'we'.

Front

What is third person point of view?

Back

Third person point of view is when the narrator is outside the story and uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

Front

Identify the point of view: 'I can't believe we are going to sing in front of the whole school!'

Back

First person.

Front

Identify the point of view: 'Coach Pierce knew that the boys could do better.'

Back

Third person.

Front

Identify the point of view: 'I have been trying to stay on task this year.'

Back

First person.

Front

Identify the point of view: 'Bob made sure to pack all of the equipment.'

Back

Third person.

Front

What pronouns are commonly used in first person point of view?

Back

I, me, my, we, us, our.

Front

What pronouns are commonly used in third person point of view?

Back

He, she, it, they, them, their.

Front

Give an example of a sentence in first person point of view.

Back

I love reading books.

Front

Give an example of a sentence in third person point of view.

Back

She enjoys playing soccer.