Sharing Stories: Retelling and Summarizing

Retelling means telling a story you read in your own words, while summarizing means sharing just the most important parts.

How to Retell and Summarize

• Begin with the main characters and setting.
• Describe the problem and how it was solved.
• Share the ending.

Helpful Hints

• Use transition words like "first," "then," and "last."
• Keep it short and sweet when summarizing.

Real-World Connections

Retelling and summarizing stories helps you remember what you read and share it with others—great for book reports or telling your family about a story at dinner!