Shifting Perspective

This creative-analytical worksheet helps students in Grades 7, 8, and 9 deepen their understanding of point of view and narrative technique. Students rewrite a short story about a summer job from first person to third person, then reflect on how the shift in perspective changes emotional tone, distance, and meaning, strengthening both writing skills and literary analysis.

Learning Goals

• Understanding Point of View (Grades 7-9)
  Students apply first- and third-person perspectives accurately in narrative writing.
• Narrative Writing & Revision
  Learners practice rewriting for clarity, voice, and stylistic control.
• Analyzing Tone & Emotional Impact
  Students explain how perspective influences reader connection and mood.
• Style, Voice & Empathy
  The activity builds awareness of how narrative choices shape interpretation.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with middle school ELA writing and analysis standards.
• Bridges Creative & Analytical Skills
  Combines hands-on writing with reflective explanation.
• Clear, Purposeful Revision Task
  Encourages intentional word choice and narrative control.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for narrative units, revision lessons, creative writing, or assessment.

This printable worksheet gives students meaningful practice with rewriting narratives, analyzing point of view, and understanding how perspective shapes meaning. By shifting from first to third person and reflecting on the change, learners strengthen voice control, empathy, and stylistic awareness. Suitable for classroom instruction or homeschool use, this no-prep resource supports confident narrative writing and deeper appreciation of authorial choices.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 9 Reading Comprehension collection.