Retelling stories

What is meant by retelling stories?

• Retell a story in your own words

• Read the story aloud

• Write a new story

• Draw

Why is it important to use your own words when retelling?

• To make the story sound more interesting

• To show understanding of the story

• So you don't have to remember details

• In order to change the ending of the story

What should you avoid when retelling?

• Convey the essence of the story

• Use long sentences

• Include the main characters

• Change the storyline

What are the important elements that must be present in a retelling?

• Setting the story

• Author's name

• Publication date

• All irrelevant characters

In retelling, how should we convey the characters' emotions?

• By adding sound and movement

• By explaining the character's feelings in detail

• By ignoring emotions

• By changing characters

What is the main purpose of retelling stories?

• To entertain listeners

• To test speaking ability

• To demonstrate understanding and interpretation of the story

• To create a new story

What should be done before retelling?

• Read the story quickly

• Understand and analyze the story

• Memorize each sentence

• Ignoring small details

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is meant by 'plot' in the context of retelling?

• Characters in the story

• Sequence of events in the story

• Setting the story

• Theme of the story

What's the best way to start retelling?

• By stating the title and author

• By directly telling the end of the story

• By explaining the author's background

• By providing a long summary

What can improve the quality of retelling?

• Using complicated language

• Deliver confidently and clearly

• Ignoring the audience

• Use a lot of direct quotations