A retell planning template to use before writing retells. 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 these retell planning templates to quickly draw or write about key elements in a story before writing a more detailed retell.  A selection of language choices are offered top suit your setting. You might also like to view our retell snapshots or retell booklets to use after the planning process.