Includes: Writing lesson plan, YouTube video link and two video talk strips (for juniors and seniors)
Focus: Describing an event from the perspective of a character
This timeline activity can be used as a follow-up activity in response to a shared or guided text. Students retell the main events in a story and can also add the feelings of the main character. They could record their ideas or use illustrations.
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On-demand workshop:
For more ideas for retelling, see our on-demand workshop, Using retelling to support comprehension, oral language and writing.
Includes: Writing lesson plan, YouTube video link and two video talk strips (for juniors and seniors)
Focus: Describing an event from the perspective of a character
Includes: Lesson plan (slide presentation)
Focus: Adding details
Includes: Two retelling talking strips
Focus: Retelling
