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Simple (Includes key details, describes major events, retells text in order) Provide a retelling graphic organizer or an anchor chart of sequence words ( first, next, then, last).Īllow students to refer to the text as needed.Īllow students to write down or draw important details. If students write, prompt them to use 10 words or fewer for each box.Īll students (Use regardless of current skill level) Or students can draw pictures or write in the boxes for their retell. Have them point to the sequence word in each rectangle ( first, then, next, and last) as they orally retell the story. Sequence retell: Give students the retelling graphic organizer. (This type of retelling is best for individuals or small groups so all students can actively engage.) Lay the materials in front of students and ask them to retell the text using the materials. Picture/props retell: Gather some materials, like printed pictures from the text, puppets, or other related props. ![]() Display the chart so students can refer to it as they retell. ![]() For visual support, create an anchor chart that shows a hand with each finger labeled. Ask students to orally retell the five W’s of text - pointing to each finger as they go. Explain that each finger represents a part of the retelling: who (characters/key figures), what (conflict/key events), where (setting), when (setting), and why (resolution/motives). Five-finger retelling: Have students hold up one hand.
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