Mastering Literary Point of View: First, Second, and Third Person

Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel

This engaging educational video guides students through the literary concept of "Point of View" (POV) using a fantasy-themed narrative involving a quest to find a "Crystal Quill." The host, accompanied by an animated robot named Mia, explains the three main types of POV: First-Person, Second-Person, and Third-Person. Through clear definitions and visual examples, students learn to identify these perspectives by looking for specific pronouns (I/we, you, he/she/they). The video goes beyond simple identification by analyzing the impact each point of view has on a story and the reader. Using a "three ponds" metaphor, the host presents three versions of the same narrative event—the villain "The Silencer" approaching a pond—told from different perspectives. Students are asked to match "engraved stones" describing specific literary effects (such as emotional connection, reliability, or immersion) to the correct point of view. Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this resource combines direct instruction with interactive checking for understanding. It effectively demonstrates how authorial choices shape a narrative, helping students become more critical readers and more intentional writers. The gamified elements keep viewers engaged while tackling core English Language Arts standards regarding narrative structure.