Conflicting viewpoints. How can we understand a viewpoint that is not our own? Writing a paper on conflicting issues from another's perspective.

1. UNDERSTANDING POINT OF VIEW
English IV

2. POINT OF VIEW
 Every person on earth has a personal
viewpoint on things and this viewpoint
depends on how we were raised, what we
know and how we apply our knowledge to
our experiences.
 Our point of view may change over time to
include opinions, belief systems, or ideas
about life.

3. CHANGES:
 Change occurs when we get outside of our
comfort zone and look at things from other’s
perspectives.

4. EXAMPLE:

5. ROLE REVERSAL
 Pretend you are Little Red Riding Hood.
What is your perspective of the events of
your day when you went to your
grandmother’s house?
 Now, look at the story from the perspective of
the wolf. How does the story differ?

6. DON’T JUDGE TOO QUICKLY
 As with any story or event, there are always
more than one perspective or way of looking
at a sequence of events.
 Before writing anything, use perspective.
This is not easy if you have strict beliefs, but
it is well worth trying so you can come to a
deeper understanding of others and the
events that shape our lives and stories.

7. ASSIGNMENT:
 Using the state library web site, find
opposing viewpoints articles. Read two from
each perspective.
 Write a paper from the point of view that is
opposite your own personal point of view.
 Remember to cite sources.