Retelling a Story

What are we learning today?

You will retell a long story as a short chain of facts.

Explanation

• Keep only the main facts.
• Use first, then, after that and finally.
• Keep the order and the numbers right.
• The Maya calendar had 18 months of 20 days. That is 360 days. Add five extra days and you get 365.
• At anti-superstition parties, people break mirrors and dance with open umbrellas.

Examples

1. First she works in London, then she flies to Washington.
2. On Sunday she comes back to London because it is her mum's birthday.

Remember!

• Do not retell every small detail.
• Check your numbers.

Check yourself

1. How many days are 18 months of 20 days?
2. Which word shows the last event: first or finally?