Who is telling the story? Readers take a look at the text Eight Days to determine if the story is told in first or third person. They then discuss in groups and complete a shared writing activity to describe how the narrator's point of view influences the story. 

Concepts

discussion skills, group discussions, point of view

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Instructional Ideas

• Practice first and third person by writing sentences and having pupils determine point of view

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson two of nine in Grade 5 ELA Module 4, Unit 2
• Must complete lessons in order

Pros

• Includes an exemplar writing sample
• Offers ideas for meeting the needs of struggling learners

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.5.6 W.5.2.a W.5.2.b W.5.2.c W.5.2.d W.5.2.e W.5.9.a SL.5.1.a SL.5.1.b SL.5.1.c SL.5.1.d