Points of view The perspective from which a story is told is called its point of view

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Points of view 
The perspective from which a story is told is 
called its 
point of view
. Understanding point of 
view helps students effectively analyze 
literature, improves their 
critical thinking
 skills, 
helps them understand the author’s purpose, 
and increases their ability to recognize potential 
bias. 
Types of Point of View 
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First person: The main character is telling the 
story. Uses words such as I, we, and me. 
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Second person: The author is telling the story 
directly to the reader. Uses words such as 
you and your. 
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Third person: The author is telling the story, 
but is not part of it. Uses words such as he, 
she, and they. Some third-persons narrators 
are all-knowing, but others have limited 
knowledge. 
Types of Point of View 
Children’s books can make an excellent 
option for teaching point of view for all 

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grade levels because they often offer 
concise examples. The three main types 
of point of view are: 
 
 
First person. A first person point of view 
story is written as if it is being told by the 
main character and uses words such as 
I, we, and me. Two examples are "Green 
Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss, or "I Love 
You, Stinky Face" by Lisa McCourt. 
 
Second person. A story told from the 
second person point of view puts the 
reader in the action by using words such