English·Reading Comprehension·conceptual
Narrator's Point of View
Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including distinguishing between first-person and third-person narration and explaining how the narrator's perspective shapes the reader's understanding
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is developing sophisticated reading skills — analysing how authors structure texts, comparing different perspectives, understanding themes and literary devices, and integrating information from multiple sources.
Evidence of understanding
- Identify whether a story is told in first person (I/we) or third person (he/she/they) and explain how this affects what the reader knows about characters' thoughts and feelings
- Compare two versions of a story or event told from different points of view and explain how each narrator's perspective changes what is emphasised, omitted, or revealed
- Explain why an author might choose first-person narration (immediacy, personal voice) versus third-person narration (broader view, objectivity) for a particular story
Assessment prompt
After reading a story written in first person, can Narrator's Point of View explain how the story might feel different if it were told by a different character or by a narrator watching from the outside?
Standards alignment
RL.4.6US · ccss-ela
RL.4.6
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 4