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What topicComparing point of view
What length (min)30
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Lesson Plan: Comparing Point of View

Academic Subject

English

Grade Level

7th Grade

Duration

30 minutes

Objective

Students will be able to identify and compare different points of view in various texts, understanding how the author's perspective influences the storytelling and the reader's interpretation.

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

  1. Greeting and Objective Overview
    Begin the lesson by greeting students and sharing the objective:
    “Today, we are going to learn about comparing points of view in different texts and how they affect our understanding of the story.”

  2. Definition of Point of View
    Briefly explain the different types of point of view:

    • First Person: The narrator is a character in the story (uses "I" or "we").
    • Second Person: The narrator addresses the reader directly (uses "you").
    • Third Person: The narrator is outside the story (uses "he," "she," or "they"). This includes:
      • Third Person Limited: Tells thoughts of one character.
      • Third Person Omniscient: Knows thoughts of all characters.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

  1. Read Aloud:
    Select excerpts from two different texts that exemplify different points of view. For example:

    • A paragraph from a first-person narrative.
    • A paragraph from a third-person omniscient narrative.

  2. Discussion:
    After reading, ask students guided questions:

    • "What is the point of view in each excerpt?"
    • "How does the point of view affect your understanding of the characters and events?"
    • "Which excerpt feels more personal and why?"

Independent Practice (10 minutes)

  1. Worksheet Activity:
    Distribute a handout with a short passage split into two parts, one in first person and one in third person.

    Task:

    • Identify the point of view for each part.
    • Write 2-3 sentences comparing how each perspective influences the reader's experience.

  2. Share Responses:
    Have a few students share their comparisons, discussing how the different points of view change the tone and engagement of the passages.

Closure (5 minutes)

  1. Recap:
    Summarize what was learned today about point of view and its effects on storytelling.

  2. Introduce Homework Assignment:
    Explain the homework task, ensuring clarity on what is expected.

Homework Assignment

Title: Exploring Perspectives

Instructions:

  1. Choose a short story or article you recently read in class or at home.
  2. Write a paragraph summarizing the main idea of the text.
  3. Then, rewrite the paragraph from a different point of view (change from first person to third person, or vice versa).
  4. Answer the following questions:
    • How did the change in POV affect the way the story is perceived?
    • Which point of view do you feel is more effective? Why?

Due Date

[Insert Due Date Here]

Answers for Homework (Example)

  1. Original Summary (First Person):
    “I felt a pang of sadness as I watched my best friend leave. It was hard to let her go.”

  2. Rewritten Summary (Third Person):
    “She felt a pang of sadness as she watched her best friend leave. It was hard for her to let the other girl go.”

  3. Reflection

    • Effect of POV Change: Changing from first to third person makes it feel less personal; it feels more observational rather than emotional.
    • More Effective POV: The first person is often more engaging as it allows the reader to connect deeply with emotions and thoughts.

Note: Adjust homework examples based on the texts students have been studying. Encourage creativity and personal opinions in their reflections!