Publisher: Red Fox ISBN: 978-0099438748 In everyday life, when you see or hear something interesting or entertaining, you usually share your story with others by retelling what happened in your own words. The skill of retelling is important. When I listen to children retelling a familiar story, I'm hoping that they communicate to me what meaning they made of the original text, an understanding of structure and an ability to use appropriate language such as time connectives- first, then and finally. I find the best children's stories to use for straightforward retelling are those that are easily remembered, with lots... Read more →