Point of View

The point of view is what the character or narrator feels about a topic.

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Read the chart on the right to see different examples. ​

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​What is the point of view?

Multiple Select

Read the passage and choose ALL of Cathy's point of view:

Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.

• Cathy likes computers

• Cathy thinks her parents will be proud of her

• Cathy can't believe she got 100

• Cathy doesn't like math

• Cathy thinks school is boring

Multiple Choice

Mia broke her cousin's favorite video game. She knows her cousin will be home from school soon and want to play it. Mia keeps watching the clock and starts to sweat. How do you think Mia's cousin will feel from her point of view?

• Upset and disappointed with Mia for breaking her game.

• She probably won't care. She has the money to buy another.

• Mia will feel bad.

Multiple Choice

Jonathon is waiting to play in his big soccer game. He has been practicing all week. His best friend is visiting and will be watching him play. The other team is really good and will be tough to beat. How do you think Jonathon feels from his point of view?

• He is nervous but excited for the game.

• He doesn't care and just wants to go to the movies.

• He isn't scared at all.

Multiple Choice

"Can you bring that over to me?" I asked. "Sure Charlotte!" Vince replied. He was always a good friend to me. I am so glad to know him. Who is telling the story?

• Charlotte

• Vince

• Narrator

Multiple Choice

"Spring Break is a fun time of year. We gather with our family and eat delicious food. It is usually warm and my cousins and I play tag and swim! I look forward to it every year!"

What is the author's point of view?

• positive feeling about spring break

• negative feeling about spring break

• has no opinion about spring break

• doesn't care about spring break