Retelling
a Story
Reading is a meaning-making process that can help to expand and assess comprehension gained from a reading experiences.
Ø A non-traditional method is through the use of story retelling.
Retellings are post reading or post listening recalls in which readers or listeners tell what they remember.
What is the importance
of retelling a story?
üStory Retelling is a procedure that enables a person to play a large role in reconstructing stories. It helps both social and academic development.
üRetellings after reading provide another opportunity for the reader to reconstruct the text.
"Paul Cooks "
Paul’s wife knows Paul loves to read cookbooks.
She decides to get him one for his birthday.
Paul tells her he will try to make a new recipe
for three days in a row.
On Monday, Paul makes blueberry pancakes for breakfast.
He gets the blueberries from the farmers’ market.
On Tuesday, Paul makes beef soup for dinner.
He puts in cubes of beef, carrots,and onions.
The recipe calls for cream, but Paul does not like cream.
He uses water instead.
On Wednesday, Paul makes a tomato salad
with cucumbers and onions.
He picks the cucumbers and tomatoes from his garden.
He likes this dish best. It was also the easiest for him to make.
* It’s your time to speak and share what have you understand in the story?
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