This is a quick Powerpoint to help clarify the difference between retelling and summarizing, and offer some ideas for how to teach both important reading strategies. If you are just getting started with teaching reading, or if you are working to include more retelling and summarizing in your classroom, this presentation can help to clarify things for you. This would also be suitable for a team meeting.


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I'm the author of two books for Heinemann: Summarizing, Paraphrasing,and Retelling, and The Forest AND the Trees: Helping Readings Identify Important Details in Texts and Tests. Both books help teachers to figure out and meet the needs of their students. I have taught for thirteen years, working with seventh graders, sixth graders, and fourth graders.
