Quarter 2 - Module 4: Identifying Point of View NAME
Quarter 2 - Module 4: Identifying Point of View NAME
ENGLISH 5
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Identifying Point of View
NAME: _____________________________________
Point of view is the narrator’s perspective in telling a story. Depending on who the narrator is, he/she will be
standing at one point and seeing the action. This idea will give the narrator a partial or whole view of events as they
happen. Many stories have the protagonist telling the story, while in others, the narrator may be another character
or an outside viewer, a narrator who is not in the story at all. The narrator should not be confused with the author,
who is the writer of the story and whose opinions may not be those written into the narrative.
What is point of view? The point of view tells you how the narrator is connected to the story.
There are three main points of view:
In first-person, the narrator is a character in the story. First-person narrators use first-person pronouns, such
as I, we, me, us, my, our, mine, and ours.
Example: My brother’s name is Robert.
In second-person, the narrator makes the reader a character in the story. Second-person narrators use
second-person pronouns, such as you, your, and yours.
Example: You are my best friend.
In third-person, the narrator tells the story as an outside observer. This observer often knows what the
characters are thinking third-person narrators use third-person pronouns, such as he, she, they, him, her,
their, his, hers, and theirs as well as characters’ names.
Example: Jasmine picked apples with her friends, Louise and Camille.
Guided Practice:
First person- I, we, me, us, my
Second person-you, your, yours
Third person- he, she, they, him, her
Choose the point of view in each sentence. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. I always look forward browsing my facebook account. I like to write comments on my friend’s status.
a. first-person b. second- person c. third-person d. none
2. In just a few simple steps, you can make a yummy milk tea.
a. first-person b. second- person c. third-person d. both a and c
3. Your ability to speak in front of many people is a great talent that you need to cultivate.
a. first-person b. second- person c. third-person d. both a and b
.
4. If it was up to me, I would choose the red car.
a. first-person b. second- person c. third-person d. none
____________________1. We didn’t want to drive so we took the train to the city and back home.
____________________ 2. You slowly open the strange black box. Your hands are shaking because you are so
nervous.
____________________3. Camille was sure of her plan would work but Jasmine was worried. She wished they had
talked about it more.
____________________4. I went into my bedroom. I took a rest for a long day of work.
____________________5. What they told her was not true
Independent Practice
Box the point of view of each sentence. Underline the point of view used in the sentence.
Guided Assessment
Identify the point- of- view used in each sentence. Write the letter of the correct answers on the blank before the
number.
Example: _a__ 1. I went to Baguio last summer.
a. first-person b. second-person c. third-person d. none
____5 Give your best performance in every contest you are joining.
a. first-person b. second-person c. third-person d. both a and c
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