Grade 2 · English Language Arts and Reading
Quarter 3 · Week 7 · TEKS
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This Grade 2 English Language Arts and Reading lesson focuses on helping students identify the use of first or third person narration in texts. Students will analyze authors' choices in point of view and understand how these choices influence meaning. The lesson also includes identifying and explaining the use of repetition as a literary device. It is aligned with TEKS standards TEKS.ELA.2.10E and TEKS.ELA.2.10F and supports students in developing critical inquiry skills related to author's craft.
Students should understand basic narrative elements such as characters and events and be able to listen to and read short texts with comprehension.
First person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns like "I," "me," "my," or "we." This means the story is told from the narrator's own perspective. For example, "I went to the park" shows first person because the narrator is speaking about themselves. Students should learn to listen for or look for these pronouns to identify first person narration.
Third person point of view is when the narrator is outside the story and uses pronouns like "he," "she," "they," or names of characters. The narrator tells what happens to other people, not themselves. For example, "She walked to the store" is third person because the narrator is telling about someone else. Students should recognize these pronouns and understand the narrator is not a character in the story.
Repetition is when words, phrases, or sentences are repeated in a text to emphasize an idea or create rhythm. For example, a story might repeat "I am brave" several times to show a character's confidence. Students should be able to find repeated words or phrases and explain why the author might use repetition to make the text more interesting or to highlight important ideas.
Authors choose point of view and repetition carefully to help tell their stories and communicate meaning. First person can make readers feel close to the narrator, while third person can give a broader view of the story. Repetition can make ideas memorable or create mood. Teaching students to analyze these choices helps them understand and enjoy texts more deeply and develop their own writing skills.
Read the sentence: "I love to play outside." Is this first or third person? How do you know?
The sentence uses the pronoun "I," which means the narrator is speaking about themselves. This is first person point of view.
This is first person because it uses "I." The narrator is telling about themselves.
Read the sentence: "She went to the store." Is this first or third person? How do you know?
The sentence uses the pronoun "she," which means the narrator is telling about someone else. This is third person point of view.
This is third person because it uses "she." The narrator is telling about another person.
In the sentence "Run, run, run as fast as you can," what is repeated and why?
The word "run" is repeated three times to create rhythm and emphasize the action of running quickly.
The word "run" is repeated to make the sentence more exciting and to show the action is important.
Read aloud a short, engaging passage written in first person, emphasizing the pronouns "I" and "me."
Listen carefully and raise their hand when they hear words like "I" or "me."
This activity introduces students to first person narration by focusing their attention on the pronouns that signal the narrator is speaking about themselves.
Read a different short passage written in third person. Ask students to listen for pronouns like "he," "she," or "they."
Listen and write down or say the pronouns they hear that show the narrator is outside the story.
This helps students contrast third person narration with first person by focusing on different pronouns that indicate the narrator is not a character in the story.
Display a chart with two columns labeled 'First Person' and 'Third Person.' Guide students to sort pronouns and example sentences into the correct columns.
Participate in sorting pronouns and sentences, explaining their choices.
Sorting helps students organize their understanding of first and third person narration and reinforces the connection between pronouns and point of view.
Read a short text aloud that uses repetition. Ask students to listen for repeated words or phrases and discuss why the author might repeat them.
Identify repeated words or phrases and explain their purpose in the text.
This activity deepens understanding of author's craft by focusing on repetition and its effect on meaning and mood.
Provide students with a short passage and ask them to identify if it is written in first or third person and to find an example of repetition. Have them explain their answers.
Read the passage, identify point of view, find repetition, and explain their reasoning in writing or orally.
This assessment checks students' ability to apply what they have learned about point of view and repetition independently.
Listen and write down or say the pronouns they hear that show the narrator is outside the story.
What pronoun indicates first person point of view?
The pronoun "I" indicates first person point of view.
How can you tell a text is third person?
It uses pronouns like "he," "she," or "they," showing the narrator is outside the story.
Why do authors use repetition?
Authors use repetition to emphasize ideas, create rhythm, or make the text more memorable.
Provide sentence frames to help students explain point of view, such as "This is first person because..." Use visual aids like pronoun charts to support understanding. Work in small groups to practice identifying pronouns and repetition.
Use pictures and gestures to explain pronouns and point of view. Provide bilingual word lists for key vocabulary. Model sentences aloud multiple times before asking students to respond.
Have students write a short paragraph in first person and then rewrite it in third person. Discuss how changing point of view changes the story's meaning or feeling. Explore more complex examples of repetition in poetry or song lyrics.
Ask families to read a short story together at home and discuss who is telling the story (first or third person). Encourage students to find repeated words or phrases and talk about why the author might have used them.
In this lesson, students learn to identify whether a text is written in first or third person by recognizing pronouns that signal who is telling the story. They also learn to find and explain the use of repetition, understanding how authors use it to emphasize ideas and create rhythm. These skills help students analyze authors' craft and improve their own reading and writing.
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