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(Verbal Retelling Question Stems for Narrative Text)

Narrative VERBAL Retelling Question Stems / Sentence Starters

Setting: Location & Time
Where did ______________ happen?
When did _______________ happen?


Major Character Recall
What does the character look like?
How does the character act?
How does the character feel?


Character Development
Describe the character at the beginning of the story.


Describe the chracter at the end of the story.


Did the character change? Explain why.


Major Events / Event Sequence:
Tell the 3-4 most important events that happened in the story.
First, ___________. Next, __________. Then, ___________.
Last, ____________.


Additional prompts might be: What happened before or after ___________?


Problem / Challenge:


What was the problem or challenge the main character had?


Solution / Response:


How did the main character solve or respond to the problem?


Overall Plot:
In 6-8 sentences, summarize the story/book.
Include main character, setting, & important events in sequenced order.
(Be sure you’ve told about the charcter’s main problem/challenge and
how he/she solved or responded to the challenge.)

Theme / Lesson:
What do you think the main character learned?
What do you think the author was trying to teach us?

Making Connections:
How does this story connect to another story you’ve read? 
How does it connect to the real world?
How does it connect to you?

Can you imagine anything like this happening to you? Why or why not?

MATH:

WCPSS Parent Site for Mathematics

"Thinking Blocks" Math Word Problem Strategy Practice

They will have to put in teacher's e-mail address: abuchan@wcpss.net
Then, he/she types in FIRST name.
If your child has forgotten his/her PIN #, then look for it taped inside
his/her BLUE Homework Folder.


Click HERE for this resource from WCPSS: " "Math-At-A-Glance" for Parents: Grade 2
Note: Only the Q1 Units are linked currently on this document.

* WCPSS MATH Video Links: Addition & Subtraction Strategies (Q1)


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They will have to put in teacher's e-mail address: abuchan@wcpss.net
Then, he/she types in FIRST name.
If your child has forgotten his/her PIN #, then look for it taped inside
his/her BLUE Homework Folder.
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Password: Bookflix
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"Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration."
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How do I log in to Big Universe?
Students:Username - WCP+student id (WCP123456)
Password - student id (123456)
Group code - wcpss 

What is Big Universe? 
(See explanation below from their web site.)

"Big Universe is a one-step literacy solution using a ready made library of thousands of leveled eBooks, with integrated tools for writing, listening, speaking, assessment, sharing, language use, and student management. This resource allows students to read text at their level."


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