Retelling Stories!

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the main ideas of a story in your own words.

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Which part of a summary should NOT be included?

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Exact words from the text.

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What is the problem in a story?

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The struggle a character is having.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place a story takes place.

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What does it mean to retell a story?

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To tell the main events of the story in your own words.

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Is it true that we only tell the beginning and end of the story when retelling?

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False, we include important events in between.

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Is retelling a story the same as telling all the events that happened?

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False, we focus on the main events.

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What are main ideas in a story?

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The most important points that tell what the story is about.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or being that plays a role in the story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most exciting part where the main problem reaches its peak.