Activity Overview
Point of view provides the eyes, ears, and thoughts of a character. By analyzing point of view, students can gather insight to the author’s purpose, theme, and voice. In this activity, students will examine the author’s point of view and identify ways it is unique in understanding elements of the story.
The Reader and Alec Experience Action at the Same Time
“In the afternoon he groomed the Black until the stallion’s black body glistened, and his long mane fell smoothly down on his neck.”
“Suddenly he let loose on the reins and the stallion bolted. He gained momentum in mighty leaps.”
“Answering the pleas of the hundreds grouped around them, Alec took a few roses from the huge bow of flowers draped around the Black’s neck, and then threw the rest of them into the throng.”
The Reader Knows Alec’s Thoughts
“When he came up, his first thought was of the ship; then he heard an explosion, and he saw the Drake settling deep into the water.”
“Without stopping to think, Alec grabbed hold of [the rope]. Then he was pulled through the water, into the oncoming seas.”
“Alec forgot his problems in the beauty of the stallion as he swept along, grace in his swift stride, his black mane and tail flying.”
Template and Class Instructions
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Due Date:
Objective: Create a storyboard analyzing the differing points of view in The Black Stallion
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Add titles for the rows and columns.
- In each cell, add appropriate characters, scenes, and items to show your thinking.
- Explain each illustration in the description boxes.
- Click "Save and Exit" when you are done.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 33 Points | Emerging 25 Points | Beginning 17 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Points of View | The student includes three different points of view in the description of each cell. | The student includes two different points of view in the description of each cell. | The student includes one point of view in the description of each cell. |
| Artistic Depictions | The art chosen to depict the scenes is appropriate and neat. Time and care is taken to ensure that scenes are eye-catching and creative. | The art chosen to depict the scenes is appropriate but may seem rushed. Some art may be haphazardly placed and lack of attention to detail is noticeable. | The art chosen to depict the scenes is inappropriate or too limited. Some scenes may have been left blank. |
| English Conventions | Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas may be disorganized or misplaced. Lack of control over grammar, mechanics, and spelling reflect a lack of proofreading. |
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