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Informational vs. Fiction
Point of View in Informational Texts In an informational text, point of view is the way the author and the reader view a topic, subject, or situation based on their own experiences. To get your child thinking about points of view while reading informational text, you can: • Ask them to identify the author’s point of view • Ask them what their own point of view is about the topic. Ask them for evidence to support their viewpoint! • Ask how they are similar or different. You can extend this by asking what important information they learned, even if the author has a different viewpoint. Point of View – Informational Common Core State Standard RI3.6 I can explain the difference between my own point of view and the author’s point of view in informational text. Point of View in Fictional Texts In fictional texts, point of view signifies the perspective from which the story is being told. In 1st Person, a character tells the story and the reader may hear their thoughts. Key Words: I, me, we, us In 3rd Person, a narrator tells the story. Key Words: a name, he, she, they To get your child thinking about points of view while reading fictional text, you can: • Ask which point of view the narrator is speaking from and how they know. • Discuss what the story would be like if it were told from the other point of view, or if from another character’s point of view. Point of View – Fiction Common Core State Standard RL3.6 I can explain my point of view and how it may be different from the narrator’s or character’s point of view.