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Throughout the week—and beyond—students open up the hood on the texts they are reading and writing to discover the points of view that make the texts power forward. Students in the intermediate grades are developmentally ready to understand point of view, and it’s a skill that goes beyond texts to reading the world; point of view, after all, is the vantage point from which each one of us evaluates people, current events, and just about everything in the physical emotional landscape.

Lizzie Jo fills out her graphic organizer comparing and contrasting two fairy tales.

So just what is involved when we ask students to engage in this sequence? It begins with reading. In the first reading lesson, you guide students to see that spotting the point of view in texts is about looking at what authors and characters say and what they don’t say and considering the ideas, beliefs, and agendas that are in and above the text.

Then, in the companion writing lesson, ideally done the very same day, we “flip it” and students use what they have noticed about POV as they write. In addition to writing in response to reading (in this case, students compare and contrast), students begin to learn how to write opinion and persuasive pieces from their own point of view.

The next day? Back to reading! You’ll see that in all, you and students move back and forth between five reading/literature booster lessons on point of view and five companion writing lessons.

Students will be paying attention to how words and phrases are used in the text and also analyzing the structure of texts. Being able to do these reading moves is particularly essential for fourth graders, who are tested on their ability to write compare/contrast pieces with a focus on point of view. In addition, students read closely and pay attention to how the characters interact. (Reading Standards 4 and 5, which address Craft and Structure, are center stage). Collaborative conversations incorporate Speaking and Listening Standards and deepen comprehension and are a part of the writing process. Students put their understanding of POV into play as they write a persuasive piece, employing the writing process. Finally, to enhance both their writing and speaking, students will understand how language functions in different contexts, looking atFormal or Informal English and its role in revealing author’s intent and the point of view of the narrator and characters.