H4 P2 POV + revision writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

learning goals

• I know what the point of view of a story is.
  
  
• I can build strong arguments about a book I read.

• I know how to use linking words.
  
  
• I can give my opinion about my book.

Read your book

Point of view

The position of the narrator of the story 

and what the writer sees from that 

vantage point.

Point of view vs perspective

Point of view is HOW the narrator is telling the story 

Perspective is WHO is telling the story/ is being told about

For example: a book can have 1 point of view (3rd person), but 3 perspectives (3 different people))

4 types of points of view

1. First person: you get to see the thoughts of the narrator and see the world through their eyes (I, me).

2. Second person: when the reader is either a protagonist or a character in the story (you).

3. Third-person omniscient: an outsider who knows everything.

4. Third-person limited: an outsider with limited knowledge.

What is the point of view of your book? (1st, 2nd, 3rd) Give an example from the text.

The words:
And, In addition, As well as,
Also, Too, Furthermore, Moreover, Apart from
In addition to ,Besides
Are used to .......?......information

1. explain
2. summarise
3. add
4. order

The words: In short
In brief, In summary,To summarise, In a nutshell, To conclude
In conclusion

Are used to ......?........information

1. summarise
2. explain
3. order
4. give examples of

The words: The former,
Firstly, secondly, finally, The first point is,
Lastly, The following

Are used to:

1. summarise
2. Add information
3. explain
4. order

The words: Due to / due to the fact that,
Because, Because of, Since, As

Are used to:

1. explain / give a reason
2. order
3. summarise
4. indicate a contradiction

The words: Therefore, So, Consequently
This means that, As a result

Are used to:

1. indicate consequence
2. order
3. summarise
4. give examples

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. as well as
2. furthermore
3. also
4. for example

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. in addition
2. additionally
3. however
4. moreover

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. therefore
2. such as
3. for instance
4. for example

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. as a result
2. consequently
3. besides
4. therefore

Write a sentence about your book with the word "despite".

Write a sentence about your book with the word "consequently".

How to build an argument

Claim: Your main opinion (use phrases from handout!)

Evidence: A quote or event from the book.

Explanation: Why this evidence supports the claim

Example Strong Argument

Claim: In my opinion, character X is selfish.

Evidence: In Chapter 4, they refuse to help their friend

Explanation: This shows they only care about themselves

Build a strong argument

This has to be about your book!

Remember

- In a book title, all words (except for pronouns/articles) are capitalized!: The Thursday Murder Club, The Couple at No. 9, Sherlock The Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures...

- A book is written BY someone: Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley.

- Know your author and spell their name properly!

Finish your writing assignment

Make sure you fill in ALL of the gaps!

If necessary, correct what you've already written.

If you have any questions, ask the teacher!

If you want to receive feedback on it, hand it in. 

If not, keep it so that you can get ideas for your exam.

Instructions: 

- Talk (in English!) with your classmate about the question on the screen

- Make sure to use the entirety of the time provided!

Do you like the book you are reading? Explain why.

Which character from your book do you think you could be friends with? Explain why.

If you could change the plot of your book, what would you change and why?

Do you think your book needs a sequel?

If no, explain why not. if yes, explain what more you would like to read about the characters.

Are you reading a book with an interesting p.o.v.? Explain why (not).

Explain the theme of your book.

Describe the plot (Freytag's pyramid) of your book

Describe the character you liked the least