More Reading Rewards and Retelling

     I am so proud to announce that before spring break two more students collected enough reading rewards to earn a book.  Last month, Jackie was the first student to earn a book and she chose The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies.

Jodie chose Lunch Walks Among Us

 by Jim Benton.

Adrian chose Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off 

by Jacqueline Jules.

     When my students come to work with me, they bring the independent reading book they are reading.  I love sharing the book I am reading with them and hearing about what book they are reading.  Students are asked to retell what they have recently read in their books.  We have been working on retelling.  I call it Retell Rewind because we have watched videos of not-so-great retells and then great retells so students can see what makes a good retelling.
     Retelling is a reading strategy good readers use to check their comprehension.  A good reader should be able to retell and explain the character, setting, problem, and solution in a story.  In case the character hasn't found a solution yet, the student can tell what he or she predicts is going to happen next.  We have talked about how important it is to retell and be clear but also give enough information.
     If you can come to school and tell me what reading strategy we have been practicing lately, you can earn one sticker towards a reading reward!