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will explain that when we retell stories to other people, it is important for us to tell the story in the correct sequence. It helps the listener if we use some of the sequence words that we have been learning about when we retell the story. I will use My Apron to model how to retell a story using sequence words. For example, say: "First, the boy wanted an apron like his uncle. Then his aunt made him an apron. In the morning he helped his uncle. At lunch, they sat down and ate. In the afternoon, he helped his uncle more. Late in the afternoon, they went home for supper. Next year he will help his uncle again."

TIP: For the Direct Teaching, make photocopies of some of the pictures from the story. Use them to retell the story by posting the pictures in the correct order as you retell.

Ask: "How did I retell the story so that you could understand the order of events?" Students should respond that you used sequence clue words, such as first, then, next, and last to tell the story.

will practice retelling another familiar book previously read aloud in class. We will use sequence words (such as first, then, next, finally) in our retelling. We will practice retelling the story using sequence words to a partner. I will read Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes aloud.

will draw pictures and use the sequence words provided to depict your retelling of Kitten’s First Full Moon. (Independent Practice is provided.)

TIP: Write the words “first”, “then”, “next”, and “finally” on the board for students to use as a reference when completing the Independent Practice. Struggling students may need more practice with retelling before incorporating sequence words into the retelling.