English // Reading Comprehension

Retelling Stories with Structure

Retell stories including key details in sequence, describe characters, settings, and major events using evidence from the text, and describe the overall structure of a story (beginning, middle, ending)

Ages
6 to 8
Type
Concept
Builds on
2 topics
Leads to
2 topics
Standards
5 codes

Quick check

After reading a story, can the learner describe the main character — including what kind of person they are, what they wanted, and how they felt at the end — using details from the book?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Retell a familiar story in order, including at least three key details from beginning, middle, and end
  • Describe a character's appearance, actions, or personality using details from the text
  • Explain how the beginning of a story introduces the characters and setting, and how the ending concludes the action

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

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Retelling Stories with Structure

Ages 6 to 8 // Concept

Leads to

2 topics
  • Characters' Viewpoints and ResponsesRequired

    Reading Comprehension // Ages 6 to 8

    Character analysis and POV identification requires understanding of characters, settings, and events

  • Story Lessons and MoralsRequired

    Reading Comprehension // Ages 7 to 8

    Determining central message requires ability to retell stories and identify key details

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
RL.1.2RL.1.3RL.2.5
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng/KS1/Y2/C/1cEng/KS1/Y2/C/2c

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