Yesterday we read a story called The Monkeys and The Hat. The story is very similar to the book Caps for Sale which led to the students making connections and comparisons about the story elements. After reading the new book, the students shared with their neighbor what the book reminded them of. The students then divided into small groups and wrote and illustrated the story elements: characters, setting, problem, and solution. They then shared their charts with the class.
I love your idea for group retelling. I can't seem to find this book on Amazon. Is it a book that can be purchased or did it come from your reading series? Thanks so much for posting such great ideas!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment! The story is actually in our reading series, Texas Treasures. But, I checked online and there is a similar story on Amazon called The Hatseller and the Monkeys. There must be several similar stories. You could do the same lesson with Caps for Sale though. It's one of my favorites!
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