A retell layout bookmark using the ‘5 Finger Retell’ method. Retells are often the first writing genres that our students are exposed to and often one of the most enjoyable. There are many great stories to write a retell about or even just draw pictures about. Students will use this bookmark to guide them through the retell writing process. A selection of language choices are offered:

• Characters, Setting, First, Next, Last
• Characters, Setting, Beginning, Middle, End
• Characters, Setting, Problem, Events, Solution
• Characters, Setting, Complication, Events, Solution