Introduction
5 Finger Retell Bookmark Freebie!
Improve Your Students Story Retelling Skills- Oral and/or Written. With this 5 Finger Retelling Bookmark Freebie. Retells are often the first writing genres that our students are exposed to and often one of the most enjoyable. There are many great stories to write a retell about or even just draw pictures about. Download it for free today and take your story retelling comprehension to the next level!
A bookmark is a great tool for young children to keep track of their place in a book. Here are some easy bookmark ideas for kindergarten through grade 2. Or feel free to use the 5 Finger Retell Bookmark Downloadable Freebie
Here are some ideas on how to create your own Bookmarks.
- Ribbon Bookmark: Cut a length of ribbon, about 8-10 inches long. Tie a knot at one end and decorate the other end with stickers or drawings. This can also be a great opportunity to teach children how to tie a bow.
- Popsicle Stick Bookmark: Color or paint a popsicle stick, then add stickers or drawings to decorate it. Punch a hole at the top and add a piece of yarn or ribbon to hang from the book.
- Cardstock Bookmark: Cut a rectangle out of cardstock paper and decorate it with stickers or drawings. Punch a hole at the top and add a piece of yarn or ribbon to hang from the book.
- Clothespin Bookmark: Color or paint a wooden clothespin and add stickers or drawings to decorate it. Clip the clothespin onto the page of the book to mark your place.
- Magnetic Bookmark: Cut a rectangle out of cardstock paper and decorate it with stickers or drawings. Glue a small magnet to the back of the bookmark and it will stick to the page of the book.
Encourage children to use their bookmarks every time they read to help them develop good reading habits and keep track of their progress.
Finger Retell Bookmark Downloadable Freebie
A retell layout bookmark using the ‘5 Finger Retell’ method.
Retells are often the first writing genres that our students are exposed to and often one of the most enjoyable. There are many great stories to write a retell about or even just draw pictures about.
Students will use this bookmark to guide them through the retelling writing process. A selection of language choices is offered:
- Characters, Setting, First, Next, Last
- Characters, Setting, Beginning, Middle, End
- Characters, Setting, Problem, Events, Solution
Useful Links
How Kindergarteners Can Use Writing to Reflect on Good or Sad News. Freebie
Writing goals for K- 2
Scrambled Sentence Activities
Make sure to check this Freebie Library
