Identify the narration and point of view (e.g., first person, third person) in literary texts. 0601.8.11

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1. Author's Purpose and Point of View - pre test - answers on next web page [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
2. Author's Purpose and Point of View - post test - answers on next web page
3. Characters and Point of View - The point of view (how you choose to tell your story) determines the voice of your writing.
4. Critical Literacy: Point of View - lesson plan helps students look at the author's purpose and viewpoint, and also recognize gaps in the text - Extension activities include debating a fairy tale using different character viewpoints.
5. "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" - by Langston Hughes - lesson plan - gain understanding on interpreting author's viewpoint, figurative language, historical perspective, cultural perspective
6. Point of View - exploring point of view
7. Point of View - definition of point of view
8. Point of View Exercise - use this as a whole class activity
9. Point of View Quiz - Decide if each sentence is written in first person or third person point of view.
10. Purpose and Point of View - Choose the correct answer for each question. self checking.
11. Point of View; Third Person - lesson plan
12. Point of View and Why it is important - Ian Bone
13. Point of View - Two Heads Aren't Always Better Than One - suggestions regarding choosing a point of view for your writing

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