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With the class, brainstorm possible new-ending ideas on the
board. Brainstorm at least five new-ending ideas. Write each
idea on a slip of paper.
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Divide the class into cooperative learning groups of four
or five. Have each group draw a slip of paper. Each group will
write a new ending based on the idea on their slip of paper.
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Brainstorm one or two new endings with the class. Then, divide
the class into cooperative learning groups and have each group
brainstorm their own ending for the story.
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Discuss possible vocabulary for the new-ending story. Focus
on adjectives and adverbs. (See chart)
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Have each group write a new ending for the story. Remind the
students to use their vocabulary chart as they are writing.
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When the students have finished writing, have the groups
illustrate their new ending on butcher paper or poster board.
Have the students choose one representative from their group
to present the story to the class as a whole. |
Retelling the Story
