Stories can be told different ways. An author must decide how
they will tell their story. Point of view is the way a
story is told. Most stories are told in
first person
or
third person.
First Person
The character is telling the
story. This is often used in a personal narrative. Uses
the words I, we, my and
me to tell the story.
Third Person
The story is told by someone.
Uses the words he, she, itand they to tell the story.
Let's look at
some examples.
First Person
When I
saw the sun come out, I immediately ran
to my room and put on
my bathing suit.
I couldn't wait to go swimming in
my new pool!
Third Person
Charlie saw the sun come out.
He immediately ran to
his room and put on
his bathing suit.
He couldn't wait to go swimming in
his new pool!
