Teach the Types of Point of View in Literature

One of the trickiest concepts for students when reading literature is identifying who is telling the story and how much information the narrator knows.

This types of point of view in literature poster breaks down this important concept for students by explaining how different narrative points of view shape the reader’s experience of the text. It clearly defines the three main types of narration with examples and easy-to-read explanations. 

Need a refresher on the different types of point of view in literature? Here’s a quick review:

• First Person – The narrator is a character in the story, and tells it from their own perspective.
• Third Person Limited – The narrator is outside the story, but reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
• Third Person Omniscient – The narrator is outside the story, and knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters.

This resource is available as a full-colour or black-and-white PDF or editable Google Slides file. By displaying the poster in your classroom, you provide students with an ongoing reference point, making it easier for them to compare and contrast narrative voices as they read and write.

Using This Classroom Poster to Teach Narrative Voice

This narrative voice poster is a practical teaching tool that can be used in multiple ways during your literature unit. Here are some suggestions from our team:

• Reading Group Reference – Create smaller copies of the colour version of the poster for students to use during group reading sessions. They can refer to the poster when identifying and discussing who is telling the story.
• Writing Reference – Print smaller versions of the black-and-white version of the poster for students to paste into their workbooks. During creative writing sessions, encourage students to experiment with the different types of narrative voice.
• Which Voice? – Read aloud a short excerpt from a children’s book. Ask the students: Who is telling the story? What do they know? Have the students decide if the narration is first person, third person limited or third person omniscient.

Download This Narrative Point of View Poster Today

Use the Download button to access your preferred version of this narrative point of view poster. Please note that you will be required to make a personal copy of the Google Slides file before you can access it.

With one click, you’ll have a colourful, student-friendly teaching aid that makes explaining narrative voice both simple and effective.

This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.

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