Lesson Plan
Recount the Tale Lesson Plan
Students will identify key story elements—characters, setting, and events—and recount a narrative using a graphic organizer and oral presentation.
Recounting stories strengthens comprehension and speaking skills by guiding students to process narrative structure and articulate key elements, supporting critical thinking and communication.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Prepare Handouts
10 minutes
Step 1
Activate Prior Knowledge
5 minutes
Step 2
Model Story Recount
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Share and Reflect
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Story Recount Adventure Plan
Students will identify the characters, setting, and three key events in a simple story, then retell it using pictures and short sentences.
Retelling stories with drawings and words strengthens listening, sequencing, and oral language skills, perfect for emerging readers in 2nd grade.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Prepare Visual Aids
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Introduce
5 minutes
Step 2
Model Retelling
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Independent Retelling
5 minutes
Step 5
Share & Celebrate
2 minutes
Slide Deck
I Can Recount a Story
Warm-Up: Activate Prior Knowledge
Story Elements
Model Story Recount
Guided Practice: Pair Work
Independent Practice: Oral Recount
Closure & Reflection
Activity
Reading
Worksheet
Rubric
Slide Deck
I Can Retell a Story
Who and Where?
What Happens First?
What Happens Next?
What Happens Finally?
Tell Your Story
Activity
Worksheet
Activity
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