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A Wise Old Woman. Objective: Retell and summarize a story’s plot. Literary Focus:. Plot. Reading Skills:. Summarizing and Retelling. Before Reading. Answer the following: What is the purpose of retelling? How do you summarize a story? Define plot. Describe the genre of folktales.
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A Wise Old Woman Objective: Retell and summarize a story’s plot
Literary Focus: Plot
Reading Skills: Summarizing and Retelling
Before Reading Answer the following: • What is the purpose of retelling? • How do you summarize a story? • Define plot. • Describe the genre of folktales.
Retelling Strategy Retelling Tips • State the title and author • Identify the main characters • Describe the setting • Relate the main events • Use time order words • Keep events in sequence • Explain the resolution Retelling Guide • Introduction • Characters • Conflict • Complications • Climax • Resolution • Personal Response
Guided Reading As you read the folktale, use the retelling strategy. Stop in your book where indicated and complete the activities on your paper. Number each one on your paper. You may work together in a collaborative group. Please focus on your assignment and only have productive talk.