Retell the story
Objectives
- Students retell a prophet's story in their own words, without copying the text.
- Students order the story's events in the correct sequence.
- Students add their own feelings and opinions to the retelling.
Lesson flow (40 min)
| min | Lesson flow (40 min) |
|---|---|
| 0-5 | Explain the idea: you are now the storytellers! You will retell a prophet's story in your own words. |
| 5-15 | Each student picks a stop from the Prophet Quest and re-reads its story carefully. |
| 15-30 | Writing: using the guiding questions, write the story in your own words (first draft — don't worry about mistakes). |
| 30-37 | Sharing: read your story to a classmate and listen to theirs. |
| 37-40 | Print the best retellings and pin them in the 'Class Storytellers' corner. |
Discussion questions
- What is the difference between copying a story and retelling it?
- Which part did you change when you told the story in your own words? Why?
- How do you keep your listener excited to hear the rest of the story?
Worksheet
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Pick one stop and write its events in order, from 1 to 5.
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Write the story in your own words in 6–8 lines.
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Give the story a brand-new title of your own.
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Draw a book cover for this story.
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Write one sentence: how do you think the prophet felt in the hardest moment?