Analyzing Points of View (RL.7.6

Analyzing Points of View

How author's develop and contrast perspectives.

RL.7.6

I can compare the narrator’s perspective with the reader’s perspective to analyze how an author develops and contrasts points of view.

Learning Target

RL.7.6
Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.

Standard

Understanding Point of View

• First-Person: The narrator is a character in the story ("I, me, my").

• Third-Person Limited: The narrator knows only one character’s thoughts.

• Third-Person Omniscient: The narrator knows all characters’ thoughts and feelings.

How Authors Develop Perspective

• Through dialogue and inner thoughts

• By describing experiences uniquely

• By showing biases or limited knowledge

• By contrasting different characters' viewpoints

Multiple Choice

The storm raged outside, and Lena huddled near the window, watching the trees bend and sway. She wished she had listened to her mother and stayed home. Now, she was stuck in a house that didn’t feel like home, with people she barely knew.

What is the author’s perspective on Lena’s situation?

• A) The author feels Lena is independent and brave.

• B) The author portrays Lena as regretful and uncomfortable.

• C) The author believes Lena is excited about her adventure.

• D) The author shows Lena as indifferent to her situation.

Multiple Choice

Jordan walked onto the stage, his palms sweaty. The bright lights made it hard to see the audience, but he knew they were watching. He took a deep breath, willing his voice to stay steady.

How does the narrator’s point of view affect the reader’s understanding?

• A) It allows the reader to experience Jordan’s nervousness.

• B) It shows the audience’s excitement for the performance.

• C) It focuses on the reactions of the judges rather than Jordan.

• D) It makes Jordan seem overconfident and unaffected.

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Carter sat at her desk, grading papers with a frown. 'The students just don’t try anymore,' she thought. She sighed and put her red pen down, rubbing her temples.

How might the reader’s perspective differ from Mrs. Carter’s?

• A) The reader might feel that students are trying but struggling.

• B) The reader agrees completely with Mrs. Carter.

• C) The reader might think Mrs. Carter is being too harsh.

• D) Both A and C.

Summary & Wrap-Up

• Point of view affects how we understand a story.

• Authors develop perspective through thoughts, dialogue, and bias.

• Readers may interpret events differently than the narrator.

• Understanding perspective helps analyze deeper meanings in texts.