Point of View

The inner planets are the closest to the sun. Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are all inner planets. They are generally known for being small and rocky.

• first-hand account

• second-hand account

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

Griffin was a small blue alien who lived on the planet Venus. Griffin loved the sunrises on Venus, but the clouds often made it difficult to see the sun.

• first-person point of view

• third-person point of view

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CCSS.RL.4.6

Loud footsteps woke me up from a deep sleep. I watched from my branch perched high up in the tree as Gorilla come storming through the jungle. What is he doing up at this hour of the night?

• first-person point of view

• third-person point of view

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CCSS.RL.4.6

The Revolutionary War in America led to the birth of a new nation. The war began on April 19, 1775 with the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

• first-hand account

• second-hand account

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CCSS.RI.4.6

Aa story is written in third-person point of view when...

• Someone important is telling the story.

• Someone used the words "he" and "she" to tell the story.

• Someone uses the words "I" and "me" to tell the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.6

Aa text is a first-hand account when...

• It is written from the author's personal experience.

• It is told to the author by someone else.

• It gives important details.

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CCSS.RI.4.6

Which of the following is written in third-person point of view?

• Joey had learned from an early age that she was no ordinary chimp.

• I began to walk when I was only 4 months old.

• My best work is done at night when everyone is asleep.

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CCSS.RL.4.6

Passage 1:

I arrived late to the airport. This was my first time flying. I felt so nervous. I managed to get through security without a hitch, but finding my flight time was going to be a problem. I finally figured out the digital screens which told me that my flight would be leaving in five minutes from Gate A2. I ran through the crowd to find I had made it just in time. The attendant tool my ticket and directed me toward my seat. I made it! Next time, I think I'll plan to arrive at the airport a little earlier.

Passage 2:

Zane arrived late at the airport. This was his first time flying. He managed to get through security without a hitch, but finding his flight time was going to be aa problem. He finally figured out the digital screens which told him that his flight would be leaving in five minutes from Gate A2. He ran through the crowd to find he had made it just in time. The attendant took his ticket and directed him toward his seat. He made it! The next time Zane flies, he just might plan to arrive at the airport a little earlier.

What is one important difference between the points of view in the above passages?

• The point of view in Passage 2 shows past, present, and future details about the character.

• The point of view in passage 1 shows that the main character is nervous about flying.

• The point of view in Passage 1 shows that the main character is from out of town.

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CCSS.RL.4.6

Passage 1:

I arrived late to the airport. This was my first time flying. I felt so nervous. I managed to get through security without a hitch, but finding my flight time was going to be a problem. I finally figured out the digital screens which told me that my flight would be leaving in five minutes from Gate A2. I ran through the crowd to find I had made it just in time. The attendant tool my ticket and directed me toward my seat. I made it! Next time, I think I'll plan to arrive at the airport a little earlier.

Which point of view is passage 1 told from?

• First-person point of view

• Third-person point view

• Second-hand account

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CCSS.RL.4.6

Passage 2:

Zane arrived late at the airport. This was his first time flying. He managed to get through security without a hitch, but finding his flight time was going to be aa problem. He finally figured out the digital screens which told him that his flight would be leaving in five minutes from Gate A2. He ran through the crowd to find he had made it just in time. The attendant took his ticket and directed him toward his seat. He made it! The next time Zane flies, he just might plan to arrive at the airport a little earlier.

Which point of view is Passage 2 told from?

• First-person point of view

• Third-person point of view

• Second-hand account

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.6