This lesson explains the three modes of third person point of view – third person objective, limited (also called “third person subjective”), and third person omniscient point of view. Learners will discover clues to help identify each point of view in stories. (For information on the meaning of point of view and details on first, second, and third point of view, see Point of View Part 1.):
| Activity | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Video | This video briefly reviews what point of view is and briefly reminds viewers of differences between first, second, and third point of view. Then, third objective, limited (or subjective), and omniscient points of view are explained. Examples are given of each one. |
| #2 | Video Notes | As you watch the video, use the Video Notes to record notes and answers to the practice questions. |
| #3 | Digital Practice | Use these digital questions to practice the three modes of third person point of view. |
| #4 | Practice Worksheet | Plus Worksheet 2. For more complex language, use Worksheet 3. These worksheets provide excellent practice identifying and practicing point of view. |
| #5 | Quiz | Plus Quiz 2 in more complex language. Use these worksheets as assessments to check the learners’ comprehension of third person objective, limited (aka subjective), and omniscient point of view and identify areas that need further explanation and practice. |