Retelling


 * Retelling**

Retelling is a recollection of what has been heard, read, understood, or experienced. Retelling can take many forms (dramatic, written, oral) and may involve sequencing (for example, first … then … after that). Retelling is a comprehension strategy that can examine a student’s assumptions and understandings and lead to further reading and responding activities. Planned or spontaneous retelling is a sharing of knowledge or information. Retelling verifies information the learner has gained from experience and organizes thinking. It can be used as a study strategy across all grades and subjects.
 * Description**

The teacher:
 * Method**
 * models retelling;
 * listens carefully to determine whether students’ assumptions and understandings correspond to the material retold;
 * encourages students to elaborate or explain certain points in greater depth;
 * provides opportunities for students to retell in a variety of forms and situations.

Retelling:
 * Considerations**
 * accepts and values all students’ ideas within prescribed limits;
 * requires respect for the comfort level of all students when they are asked to retell orally in front of peers.


 * Illustrations From The Mathematics Classroom**

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 * Elementary**

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 * Secondary**