Comprehension Story Elements: Retelling

The video tutorial teaches the concept of retelling a story, emphasizing the importance of summarizing key elements in one's own words. It outlines three main steps: identifying the setting and characters, describing the problem, and explaining the solution. The tutorial includes practice exercises with two stories, demonstrating how to apply these steps. It concludes with tips for improving retelling skills, such as rereading and focusing on shorter stories first.

What is the main purpose of retelling a story?

• To summarize the key points in your own words

• To change the story's ending

• To rewrite the story

• To memorize every detail

Which of the following is NOT a step in retelling a story?

• Describing the setting and characters

• Explaining the solution

• Changing the story's genre

• Identifying the problem

In the story of Graham, where did the setting take place?

• On the moon

• In a forest

• At the zoo

• At a park

What was the problem in Graham's story?

• He couldn't find his parents

• He was scared of animals

• He lost his toy

• He wanted to go home

How was Graham's problem solved?

• An older lady helped him find his parents

• He found his parents by himself

• A zookeeper helped him

• He called his parents on the phone

What made Jayla feel better before her soccer game?

• She listened to music

• Her teammates cheered for her

• Her parents gave her a pep talk

• Her coach encouraged her and made her laugh

What was Jayla's main concern before the soccer game?

• She was worried about the weather

• She was nervous about playing against the best team

• She forgot her soccer shoes

• She didn't know the rules of the game