This week (May 1st-May 7th) is Children’s Book Week! As an adult, I’m a tad bit obsessed with children’s books, which I know sounds weird. However, read the right ones and you’ll realize how amazing they can be. They hold important messages in sweet little packages, and are a key to our children’s future success and learning. So, how do we equip our young readers with the right strategies to enjoy and comprehend the books intended for them? One way is through story retelling or summarizing. Retelling a story is an important reading strategy and measure of comprehension. It lays the foundation for students to be able to summarize effectively, discuss important concepts and overallContinue reading
