Here is the link to the Google Sheet for Lesson 2

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bb515X4bgZTtkMItT18XzaSp0Yf96uYpYkrkyy6qJwY/edit?usp=sharing

1. Copy link
2. Open in browser
3. Make a copy : File > Make a Copy

After you make a copy, you can make edits to it on your computer.

Please *do not* ask for editing privileges...I will not answer this email request.

Instead, make a copy of this file on your computer so that you can edit it on your computer.

[Note, this material appears at the end of the video lesson...but I have added the text for it here as well]

This is a brief audio explainer to help you get started on the worksheet for Lesson 2, all about how to spot the differences between a first and third person perspective. 

If you open up the Worksheet, you will notice that the same list of shows appear, but this time they are grouped into an A group and a B group.

Your job of today is to listen to two different episodes, one from each group.

As you listen, or right after you finish listening so you don’t forget, fill out the columns on the sheet.

The questions here are framed around what the NARRATOR does for the story.

First off, you want to figure out WHO is telling the story. What is their name? And then in the next column, briefly explain what their motivation is to be TELLING the story - what is their connection to it? Usually, there’s a clear connection that’s laid out in the early episodes.

Here’s a hint for you: All of the shows listed in Group A are a certain kind of show, and then all of the shows listed in Group B are a different kind of show.

Part of this listening exercise is to hone in on your taste…what do you notice about this narrator? Is there something memorable here? What jumps out to you - be specific here. 

And then in the last column, write your take on what each episode, or each series, is trying to do. Is it trying to solve a mystery? Is it looking to uncover new material? This should relate to the motivation of the narrator.

Lesson Summary

This audio explainer is designed to help you understand how to spot the differences between first and third person perspectives. In the worksheet for Lesson 2, you will find a list of shows grouped into A and B categories.

Your task is to listen to one episode from each group, and then fill out the corresponding columns on the sheet. The focus of the questions is on the role of the narrator in each story.

First, you need to identify the narrator's name.

Next, explain their motivation for telling the story and their connection to it. Pay attention to any clear connections established in the early episodes.

Group A consists of a specific type of show, while Group B features a different type. This exercise also aims to help you refine your taste by noticing specific details about the narrator. What stands out to you? Is there something memorable?

In the final column, provide your perspective on what each episode or series is trying to accomplish. Are they solving a mystery or uncovering new material? Your interpretation should relate to the narrator's motivation.