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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Retell story
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
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Lesson Plan: Retelling a Story

Subject: Reading

Grade Level: 1

Duration: 30 Minutes

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Objectives

• Students will be able to retell the main events of a story in their own words.
• Students will understand key story elements: characters, setting, plot, and conclusion.
• Students will practice listening skills and oral communication.

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Materials Needed

• A short story suitable for Grade 1 (e.g., "The Three Little Pigs")
• Chart paper and markers
• Retelling story graphic organizers
• Sticky notes
• Pencils

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a brief discussion about storytelling. Ask students if they've ever told a story to their friends or family.
• Introduce the concept of retelling a story. Explain that retelling means sharing the story in your own words.

Read-Aloud (10 minutes)

• Read "The Three Little Pigs" aloud to the class. Use expressive voices for different characters to engage students.
• While reading, pause to ask questions about the story elements:
  • "Who are the main characters?"
  • "Where does the story take place?"
  • "What happens first, next, and last?"

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• After the read-aloud, divide students into small groups.
• Distribute a retelling graphic organizer to each group.
• Instruct students to work together to fill in the organizer with:
  • Characters
  • Setting
  • Main events (beginning, middle, end)
• After 5-7 minutes, invite each group to share their graphic organizer with the class.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Distribute sticky notes to each student.
• Ask students to write one thing they learned about storytelling or one of their favorite parts from "The Three Little Pigs."
• Collect the sticky notes and discuss a few responses.

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Closure (5 minutes)

• Recap the key elements of a story and the importance of retelling.
• Explain that retelling helps us remember the story better and share it with others.

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Homework Assignment

Objective: Reinforce the skills of retelling stories.

1. Story Retelling: Choose your favorite story (any book you have at home or a favorite fairy tale) and retell it using these guidelines:

   • Write or draw about the characters.
   • Describe the setting (where the story takes place).
   • List the main events in order (beginning, middle, end).
   • Tell how the story ends.

2. Illustration: Draw a picture of your favorite part of the story.

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Homework Answers:

For teacher's use, here are examples of how students might respond:

1. Story Example: "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"

   • Characters: Goldilocks, Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Baby Bear
   • Setting: The bears' house in the woods
   • Main Events:
     • Beginning: Goldilocks enters the bears' house.
     • Middle: She tries the porridge, chairs, and beds.
     • End: The bears come home, and Goldilocks runs away.
   • Conclusion: Goldilocks learns not to enter homes without permission.

2. Illustration: A picture of Goldilocks with the three bears.

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By following this lesson plan, students will develop their ability to retell stories effectively, enhancing their comprehension and communication skills.