The Power of Perspective: A Critical Thinking Workbook on Point of View, Tone, and Narrative Bias in Literature and History

By Leanne Van Valkenburgh

Explore the voices behind the text. The Power of Perspective is a dynamic, standards-aligned workbook that helps students discover how narrators, tone, and bias shape meaning across both literature and historical documents. Designed for high school ELA and social studies classrooms, this workbook blends close reading, creative writing, and critical thinking--giving students the tools to evaluate voice, reliability, and emotion in powerful ways. Inside You'll Find: Clear mini-lessons on types of point of view, tone, and narrator reliability Literary excerpts ( Of Mice and Men , The Book Thief , Night ) with guiding questions Historical comparisons (Columbus vs. Taino, Cold War propaganda, MLK vs. editorial) Creative writing prompts, speech-writing, and propaganda poster design Peer review tools and a final essay comparing literary and historical POV Engaging activities featuring the POV Prism character Printable answer key included Whether you're teaching English, World History, or Civics, this resource will help students understand how stories are shaped--and why perspective matters. Author: Van Valkenburgh Educational Resources Van Valkenburgh Educational Resources creates thoughtful, rigorous materials for secondary classrooms--blending creativity with standards-based instruction. Our workbooks are crafted by experienced educators who understand what engages students and supports teachers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5P4K64S
• ISBN13: 9798280381902
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 30 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"