Using Picture Books to Practice Retelling

Did you know that wordless picture books can ignite creativity in your students? These lessons encourage students to tell interesting stories in their own words based on several wordless books. After practicing identifying story elements, students will write creatively to retell one of the stories.

Resource ID#: 50960 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 2

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: wordless books, writing, narrative, story elements, retelling through writing, SWBST retelling

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Image/Photograph, Text Resource, Formative Assessment

Instructional Design Framework(s): Writing to Learn

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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