Stories Retold and Lessons Learned
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Objective
1. RC.2: Retell stories, fables, and fairy tales in sequence, including key details, and demonstrate comprehension of their central message or lesson.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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When we retell a story, we tell what happens at the start, in the middle, and at the end.
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Stories teach us things and have a message, which is also called a lesson.
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The story "The Tortoise and the Hare" teaches us that slow and steady wins the race.
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Practice
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What does it mean to retell a story?
When you retell a story, what are the three main parts you should talk about?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the story below.The Little Red Hen found some wheat. She asked her friends (the pig, the cat, and the dog) to help plant it, cut it, and bake it into bread. Each time, her friends said, "Not I!" So, the Little Red Hen did all the work by herself. When the bread was ready, her friends wanted to eat it. But the Little Red Hen said, "No! I did the work, so I will eat it myself!" And she did.Now, retell the story by telling what happened at the start, in the middle, and at the end. Include key details. Then, tell what lesson the story teaches.”
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