ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 Different Points of View | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy Kids
In stories, characters can see the same event in different ways. This means they have different points of view. But how can they have different points of view if they’re seeing the same thing? Let’s explore this idea with an example from the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
In the story, when Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear left their home, Goldilocks sneaked inside and ate their porridge. Let’s look at this event from the perspectives of two characters: Papa Bear and Goldilocks.
Papa Bear might think, “It took me all morning to make the porridge. I’m so angry that Goldilocks ate it!”
On the other hand, Goldilocks might think, “I was lost in the woods with nothing but a handful of berries. I was so hungry!”
Papa Bear and Goldilocks see the situation differently, which is why there’s a disagreement. But what if they shared their points of view with each other?
When they do share their perspectives, Papa Bear isn’t angry anymore. He understands that Goldilocks was just lost and hungry. Together, they decide to make more porridge, and Goldilocks even shares her berries to put on top.
This story teaches us that understanding different points of view can help solve disagreements and lead to better understanding between people.
Role-Playing Activity: Gather a few friends or family members and act out the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Each person can choose to be a different character. After acting out the story, discuss how each character felt during the events. How did Papa Bear feel when he saw his porridge was gone? How did Goldilocks feel when she was lost and hungry? This will help you understand how different points of view can change how we feel about the same event.
Draw and Share: Draw a picture of a scene from the story, like Goldilocks eating the porridge or the bears coming home. Then, draw the same scene from two different characters’ points of view. For example, in one picture, show how Goldilocks sees the porridge as delicious and inviting. In another, show how Papa Bear sees the porridge as something he worked hard to make. Share your drawings with a friend or family member and talk about how the pictures show different perspectives.
Point of View Journal: Keep a small journal for a week. Each day, write about something that happened from your point of view. Then, think about how someone else involved might have seen the same event. For example, if you played a game with a friend, write about how you felt and then imagine how your friend might have felt. This will help you practice seeing things from different perspectives and understanding others better.
