Understanding Story Structure

What is the main purpose of retelling a story?

• To memorize every detail

• To demonstrate understanding of key elements

• To rewrite the story in a new way

• To change the story's ending

Which elements are typically included in a story retelling?

• The author's biography

• The story's moral

• Characters, setting, and major events

• Only the ending

In the story of Goldilocks, what did she do after eating the porridge?

• She cleaned the house

• She met the bears

• She sat in the chairs and fell asleep in a bed

• She left the house

What was the reaction of the bears when they returned home?

• They invited Goldilocks to stay

• They scared Goldilocks away

• They were scared of Goldilocks

• They ignored Goldilocks

What should you focus on when practicing story retelling?

• Including every single detail

• Summarizing the plot in one sentence

• Highlighting the characters, setting, and structure

• Changing the story's genre