Lesson 11: Skill: Point of View
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
After rereading and discussing a model of close reading, students will be able to identify the point of view in a text, analyze how the author develops the point of view, and determine the author’s purpose in writing from that point of view.
Think about the last story you read outside of class. From what point of view was the story told?
Do you think the story could have been told as effectively from another point of view? Why or why not?
limited point of view
multiple points of view
narrator
omniscient point of view
point of view
Instruction:
CCSS: RL.6.6
Application:
CCSS: RL.6.1, RL.6.6, SL.6.1.A, SL.6.1.C, SL.6.2
DOK 1-2
on-grade-level peers to read the definition
mixed-level pairs for peer support
share their thoughts with a partner
visual glossary
speaking frames
annotation guide
Complete Your Turn Activity
Have students complete the multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their understanding of point of view.
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