A retell layout poster 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. Display this poster during a unit on retell writing for students to use as a guide. 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