How to Video- Retell

Let’s learn how to do a five finger retell. We’ll use the story, “Little Red Riding Hood” as an example.

First, wiggle your thumb as we talk about who is in the story. There are four characters, Little Red Riding Hood, her Grandma, the Big Bad Wolf, and the lumberjack.

Second, jiggle your pointer finger for the setting. “Little Red Riding Hood” takes place in the woods and at Grandma’s house.

Next, it’s time to shake your tall finger as we describe the problem. The Big Bad wolf puts Grandma in the closet and pretends to be her. He wants to eat Little Red Riding Hood.

Now wiggle your ring finger as we tell the events in order.

In the beginning, Little Red Riding Hood is walking through the woods to visit her Grandma and she meets the wolf and tells him where she is going.

In the middle, the Big Bad Wolf dresses up like the Grandma to trick Little Red Riding Hood.

At the end, the lumberjack saves Little Red Riding Hood and her Grandma from the wolf.

Please jiggle your pinkie while we restate that the lumberjack uses his axe to solve the problem of the Big Bad Wolf.

Now, tap the palm of your hand while we make a connection from the story to your life. Have you ever visited your Grandma?

Lastly, close all your fingers to make the shape of a light bulb. The main idea of this story is to not trust strangers.

You and your hand know how to do a story retell!