The character is telling the
story. 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.
Directions:
Read each story.
Decided if the story is told
in first or third person.
Check to see if you
are correct by clicking on the arrow.
1.
"Officer Buckle knew more safety tips than anyone else in Napville.
Every time he thought of a new one, he thumbtacked it to his
bulletin board."
This story is told in
Excerpt from
Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann, pg1.
4. "The next day, Allie
and her father walked to the playground. Allie loved the sound
her new basketball made as she bounced it on the sidewalk. As
they passed the firehouse, they waved to Mr. Puchinsky, the fire
captain."
This story is told in
Excerpt from Allie's Basketball Dream by
Barbara E. Barber
5. "Ma had a new baby on
the way. It was up to me. I figured I could sell pies to
the miners and fill up our money jar."
