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CharlesThe story of a little boy entering kindergarten
By Shirley Jackson
What is Point of View…
And why is it important?
Point of View
First Person : Told from the point of view of a character in the story (look for “I”, “We”)
Point of View
The story is told from outside the story. The reader is aware of some things but not everything. Look for words like:
“he”“she”“they”
Point of View
The story is told from outside the story. The
reader is aware of
everything.
Look for words like:“he”“she”“they”
From what point of view is “Charles” told?
Laurie’s mother
We onlyknow
And she only knows
inference
A conclusion based on evidence.
What “bad” things does Charles do at school?
Throws chalk
Hits children
Says bad words
Hit a little girl in the head with a seesaw
Hits the teacher
Hits the teacher’s friend
What “bad” things did Laurie do at home?
Spills the baby’s milkPulls the wagon full of mud through the kitchen
Uses bad grammarSpeaks insolently to his father
What “clues” lead us to believe Charles is Laurie?
Charles,
How do we know the story is dated?
We infer that if you study, you will do well!!
And so….
Are there any Questions?
