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RL2.6- Point of View & Characterization Assessment- POV and Characterization in Literature Quiz Objective- Students will analyze how an author develops the points of view of multiple narrators or characters in a text. (RL.2.6)Students will compare and contrast the points of view of multiple narrators or characters in a text. (RL.2.6) Essential QuestionWhat are the varying points of view throughout a story? Turn to “Skills/Strategies,” copy what you see in Red!

A story is told from the perspective of either a character within or from a narrator outside of the story. POV - the perspective used to tell a story. Point of ViewDay 1: IntroductionWhy is it important?When an author writes a story, they make a deliberate choice in which point of view (perspective) is used to tell the story. POV significantly influences the plot because it determines how much information will be revealed to the reader.Every story has a narrator, and every narrator has a different point of view. Narrator- tells the story. That is, holds the “camera.”1st Person POV- The narrator is a character in the story. He uses the pronouns “I” and “me” to refer to himself. He describes his or her own thoughts, feelings, and impressions. He doesn’t know what other characters are thinking and feeling.3rd Person POV- The narrator is not a character in the story. He is called “limited” if he (or she) tells the thoughts and feelings of only one character. Is called “omniscient,” or all-knowing, if he or she reveals the thoughts and feelings of all the characters .

POV- 1st, 2nd , or 3rd Person NarrationLet’s try to identify these! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XWBsOcZMUA 1. I was born with water on the brain.That's... 1st person_!2. He looked up into Father Wolf’s face, and laughed.That's... 3rd person_!3. We didn’t always live on Mango Street.That's... 1st person_! 4 . Sophie closed her eyes and lay quite still. That's... 3 rd person _! 4. In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. That's... ___3 rd person_____! 5 . It made me so sick I almost fell out of the tree. That's... ___1 st person_____! 6 . My name is Katniss Everdeen . I am seventeen years old. That's... ___1 st person_____!

Point of View "When I stepped out into the bright sunlight, from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman, and a ride home.”-S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders Turn and TalkDiscuss with your shoulder partner from which point of view this passage is told from.What does this add to the overall mood, tone, and meaning of the story?

1 st Person POV:- the narrator is a character in the story. 1st Person POV:By using this perspective, the reader is able to know what that character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are.Sometimes this narrator can be unreliable because we are only seeing things from their point of view. (This narrator doesn’t know what the other characters are thinking and feeling.)Pronouns to look for are I, Me, My, Us, We, Our. 1st Person Example:“When I stepped out into the bright "When I stepped out into the bright sunlight, from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman, and a ride home.” - S.E. Hinton (The Outsiders) Using the pronouns “I” and “My” are the first pieces of evidence that this is written in 1st person point of view. The person speaking is a character in the story. This also means it is 1 st person point of view . What does this add to the overall mood, tone, and meaning of the story?

3 rd Person POV - the narrator is not involved in the plot. Tells the story from an outside perspective.3 Types- Limited (the reader only knows what one character thinks and feels)Omniscient (the reader knows all thoughts and feelings of characters within the story)Objective (narrator is only observing what is said and done; reader does not know thoughts.)

3 rd Person Limited- The narrator tells the story as an outside observer and only focuses on the thoughts and feelings of ONE character.3rd Person Limited POV Analysis:After reading this, we learn from the narrator that even though Harry loathes his “family”, he still has mixed feelings when it comes to leaving. After all, that had been his home for the last 16 years. However, we don’t know how the Dursleys feel about the situation. We can only assume they feel the same way.3rd Person Limited POV example: “ They’ll be here in about five minutes,” he said, and when none of the Dursleys replied, he left the room. The prospect of parting probably forever from his aunt, uncle and cousin was one that he was able to contemplate quite cheerfully, but there was nevertheless a certain awkwardness in the air. What did you say to one another at the end of 16 years’ solid dislike?”

3 rd Person OmniscientOmni = All Scient = Knowing3rd Person POV Example“Some of Wilbur’s friends in the barn worried for fear all this attention would go to his head and make him stuck up. But it never did. Wilbur was modest; fame did not spoil him. He still worried some about the future, as he could hardly believe that a mere spider would be able to save his life. Sometimes at night, he would have a bad dream. …Charlotte had worries of her own, but she kept quiet about them.” The narrator is “all knowing” and is able to know the feelings of more than one character, which means it is 3rd person omniscient!3rd Person Omniscient- This narrator is able to know the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters. Expresses what they are thinking to the reader

3 rd Person Objective is unable to enter any character’s minds, but is still an outside observer who only shares what is SEEN and HEARD (no thoughts or feelings). 3rd Person POV - Objective:This narration is sometimes called the “fly on the wall” or “camera lens” approach. 3rd Person POV – Objective example:The American and the girl with him sat at a table in the shade, outside the building. It was very hot and the express from Barcelona would come in 40 minutes. It stopped at this junction for two minutes and went to Madrid. “What should we drink?: the girl asked. She had taken off her hat and put it on the table. “It’s pretty hot,” the main said. “Let’s drink iced water.” “Dos aqua,” the man said into the curtain.The narrator does not provide any information about the characters’ thoughts or feelings. He remains completely objective providing only the facts/details of what is happening .

Point of View- the method of narrating a story. Review 1st Person- the narrator is a character.3rd Person- the narrator is not a character. (Limited- only tells one character’s thoughts & feelings; Omniscient- knows all characters’ thoughts & feelings)T&T- decide which type of POV is used in each one.1. When Harold was fourteen, he believed he was the smartest kid in the world. Whether or not his friends, family, or teachers agreed wasn’t important to him. They didn’t have to confirm his genius for it to be a fact.2. “Stop that talking!” “Clean the yard!” The complaints were endless, and I was tired of hearing my sister complain. If I had any doubts about leaving before, now I had none. I grabbed my jacket and ran out the door.3. The golfer hesitated, looked suspiciously across the long, sweeping curve of the green. His caddie waited nervously next to the bag of clubs, desperately hoping that he had selected the right one.4. “I need some support,” shouted the Lieutenant into the telephone. “I need three dozen men and air cover!” He looked frantically around through the haze of smoke and debris.3rd Person - Limited 1 st Person 3 rd Person - Omniscient 3 rd Person Limited

Day 1- The War of the Wall p. 328-334RL.2.6- Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the POV of different characters or narrators in a text. Day 1- Whole GroupLet’s begin reading p. 328-331. As we read, we need to analyze the varying points of view in the story. At the beginning of the story, what was the narrator’s and Lou’s point of view of the painter painting on the wall?What are the contrasting points of view of the neighbors of the lady painting on the wall?Reread lines 54-75. Do you think the painter was ignoring Side Pocket and the twins?Reread lines 78-86. How do the characters respond to the painter refusing the dinner from the twins?Work PeriodRd p. 331-334.While reading, concentrate on and analyze the interactions between mama and the painter.Pay attention to the narrator’s and Lou’s viewpoints have changed since the beginning of the story.Answer the HOQClosingHow could the painter in the story ease the growing tension in the neighbor? Explain your answer .

Day 2- The War of the Wall p. 328-334RL.2.6- Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the POV of different characters or narrators in a text. Day 2- Whole GroupReview- Let’s discuss pages 333-334. By viewing the painter’s work, how does it change the narrator’s viewpoint of her?How would the story change if it was told from the painter’s point of view? What specific details or words would you include?Reread lines 209-220. How does the narrator and Lou feel about the paint they brought?Work PeriodRd the article, “Back to the Wall” on page 337.Write a well-constructed response to one of the following:How have the actions from the artist in the article affected the lives of others?What effect has creating murals had on the youth in Los Angeles?How would “The War of the Wall” be different if the painter were someone like Judith Baca?ClosingWrite a well-constructed response to one of the following questions:What are the similarities and differences between Los Angeles’s Great Wall and the mural in the story? Use details from the article and story to support your answer.The painter created the mural in dedication to her cousin Jimmy Lyons. It was revealed in the beginning of the story that the narrator and Lou enjoyed his company. Jimmy was a solider that served in the Vietnam War. How do people honor fallen soldiers? Give specific examples.

Literacy Stations Independent PracticeRd The War of the Wall p. 328-334 Answer HOQ’s Writing StationRd Back to the Wall p. 337Write a well-constructed response to one of the following:How have the actions from the artist in the article affected the lives of others?What effect has creating murals had on the youth in Los Angeles?How would “The War of the Wall” be different if the painter were someone like Judith Baca?Technology- You need earbudsFloridastudents.orgGo to 7th grade Lang. Arts. Click on RL2.6Complete activityAchieve 3000Giving and GettingTeacher LedRL2.6- POV & Characterization - Moby Max PassagesRemember- Follow your student generated CHAMP’s poster! Go to your team Captain for help.

Day 3 – RL2.6 Review- Characterization Rd the following excerpt. Pay attention to the character description.With an impish grin, the petite curly-haired girl wrestled her brother’s truck from his grip. Just as he opened his mouth to cry, she yelled, “Mom, Jack is trying to take my truck!” Write your response in your “Bell Ringer” Section- How does the author build the character?What kind of sister is she to her brother?How old do you think she is?Do you think she has gotten away with this before?Share your written response with your shoulder partner.

Methods of Characterization Four Methods of Characterization Physical Appearance- appearance can tell you a great deal about a character.Thoughts, speech, and actions- a character’s words and actions can reveal his or her personality.Other Characters- other characters’ reactions to a character can also serve as clues.Narrator’s Comments- sometimes the narrator tells you directly about a character. Together- Let’s Read pg. 178Turn & Talk - Rd 179-181; Answer all q’s “Homecoming” “The White Umbrella” “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry” “Kitty and Mack: A Love Story” “Birthday Box” Write your answers to the questions in your notes.

Day 3- What Do Fish Have to Do with Anything? p. 340-352RL.2.6- Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the POV of different characters or narrators in a text . Day 3- Whole GroupLet’s read p. 340-343. As we read, we are going to analyze the characters differing viewpoint on homelessness.  Work PeriodRd p. 343-352. Pay close attention to Willie’s interaction with his mother and his interaction with the homeless man. Answer the HOQ’sWritingCreate a RAFT based on the short story read in this lesson: Role- WillieAudience- the homeless manFormat- LetterTopic- Willie writing a thank you letter to the homeless man for opening his eyes to a new perspective on life and the cure for unhappiness.Use details, phrases, and/or conversations from the story to support your letter. 

Literacy Stations Independent PracticeRd What Do Fish Have to Do Anything? p. 340-352Answer HOQ’s Writing StationCreate a RAFT based on the short story read in this lesson:Role- WillieAudience- the homeless manFormat- LetterTopic- Willie writing a thank you letter to the homeless man for opening his eyes to a new perspective on life and the cure for unhappiness.Use details, phrases, and/or conversations from the story to support your letter. Technology- You need earbudsFloridastudents.orgGo to 7th grade Lang. Arts.Click on RL2.6Complete activityAchieve 3000Giving and GettingTeacher LedRL2.6- POV & Characterization - Moby Max PassagesRemember- Follow your student generated CHAMP’s poster! Go to your team Captain for help.