3. Illustrates the use of the story frame with the
story used in the previous session (Sara and the Door),
explaining that:
When I go to retell, I can use this frame and fill
in the blanks with the information from the story, just as with the
story map. The first few times I wrote in the blanks. After awhile I
was able to plan the retelling keeping the frame in my Mind's eye
and omitting the writing part. 4. Draws attention
to the words between the blanks on the story frame, explaining how these
phrases link the specific story information.
5. Explains how the phrasing can be used again and again in
retelling different stories. It is only the specific information that
changes and
6. Illustrates how phrases may have to be re-worded slightly or modified to
fit different stories
III. Guided Practice
.
The instructor:
- Introduces a new story selection such as Have You Seen
Josephine? by S. Poulin, (published by Tundra in 1986, Josephine
Stories) by drawing attention to the title and cover picture,
inviting participants to:
a) make connections with their own experiences and the
experiences suggested in the title and cover page illustration and
b) predict what the story will be about and what kinds of
things the author will include. (This reviews and reinforces the use
of Self Questioning as a reading comprehension strategy to be
implemented BEFORE reading as introduced in Sessions 1 and 2.) and
- Directs participants and volunteers to read to confirm their
predictions and to identify the key information for the story frame.
Participants and volunteers:
(One volunteer guides 2 or 3 participants)
- Read the story together, stopping as required to discuss predictions
and highlight key information or story parts.
- Practice the oral retelling of the story using the frame.
NOTE: Depending upon ability, participants may or may-not
need to complete the story frame in writing before retelling.
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