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Reading Retell: Pig the Elf

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Reading Retell: Pig the Elf cover showing an assembled Pig craft and samples of the response activities
Cover showing the completed retelling craft
Teacher notes explain the Pig retelling craft options and recommend copying Pig on cardstock for sturdiness
Teacher notes for the reading comprehension craft
Pig retelling craft template includes the character's head and a Santa hat with a marked glue area
Head and hat template for the Pig craft
Two paw pieces for assembling the Pig retelling craft, each with a glue tab to attach to the craft
Paw templates for assembling the character
Retelling craft prompts ask what the character wants and introduce the problem with the word 'But'
First two prompts in the four-part retelling
Retelling craft prompts continue with 'So' for what the character did and 'Then' for the solution
Action and solution prompts to finish the retelling
Open-response reflection asks 'What did Pig learn?' and requests evidence from the book to support the answer
Open-response version of the character reflection
Written reflection asks students what Pig learned in the book and to add evidence explaining how they know
Writing version of the character reflection
Story-sequencing prompts for the Pig retelling craft ask students to record the beginning and middle
Beginning and middle of the three-part retelling
Final story-sequencing prompt labeled 'End' completes the beginning, middle, and end retelling of Pig's story
Ending prompt for the three-part retelling
Attributes
Grades

Grade 1, 2, 3

Types

Activities

File

PDF

Editable
No
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About This Product

Reading Retell: Pig the Elf

The product is an interactive lesson centered on a delightful and engaging character named Pig from the story "Pig the Elf". This versatile reading retell tool serves as an efficient means to discuss a spectrum of comprehension skills within an enjoyable narrative context. It focuses primarily on the art of retelling stories, examining characters, and sequencing events - three essential building blocks for growing minds in Grades 1 through 3.

Teaching Comprehension with Pig

Immersed in this interesting story about a little elf named Pig, children will hone their comprehension skills naturally. The kit includes structured outlines for retelling using 'Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then'. It also provides opportunities to break down narratives into stages:

  • Beginning

  • Middle

  • End

This launches students into independently understanding story structure.

Understanding Characters

An equally important lesson involves delving deeper into characters' psyche and actions - learning from what they say or do within the pages. An additional vital benefit is reflecting upon "What did Pig learn?". This provokes a blend of critical thinking and empathy encouraging children to think beyond words written.

Versatility

This resource has been designed with diverse learners in mind; there are multiple versions that can be tailored to suit individual learners best. As educators know these grade levels have wide-ranging ability levels thus several options allow personalized instruction while keeping everyone engaged with age-appropriate material.

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      All craft instructions are compiled together for easy reference via downloadable links. Upon purchase, these become instantly accessible overcoming any geographical barriers. The file type provided is PDF - universally compatible format across hardware platforms adding ease of use factor. Savor narrative delight featuring our beloved elf 'Pig' while teaching essential language arts sub-skills making it a meaningful addition to your educational resources collection.

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