1. Narrator's Perspective: Third-person limited
Explain how you know: The narrator describes Walter's thoughts and feelings ("He couldn't believe," "He could recall," "Walter had nothing") and also the bus driver's thoughts and feelings ("The bus driver noticed... He was genuinely concerned"). Since the narrator only reveals the inner thoughts of Walter and the bus driver, not every character, it is third-person limited.
2. Narrator's Perspective: Third-person omniscient
Explain how you know: The narrator reveals the internal thoughts of both Katie ("She was mad at Jeff") and Jeff ("he thought to himself"). Because the narrator has access to the thoughts of multiple characters, it is third-person omniscient.
3. Narrator's Perspective: Second-person
Explain how you know: The passage consistently uses the pronoun "you" to address the reader directly, placing them in the role of the character experiencing the events ("You walk," "You mention," "You put on your shoes").
4. Narrator's Perspective: First-person
Explain how you know: The narrator uses the pronoun "I" to tell the story from their own perspective ("I said," "I pointed," "Cliff looked at me"). This indicates a first-person point of view.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of point of view 4th grade worksheet.
