Which of the following tools can be used to support retelling of fictional stories?

• A. Verbal retellings
• B. Graphic organizers, flip books, draw or act out
• C. None
• D. Only test questions

Answer: (B)

Retelling fiction is most effective when students actively organize and recreate the story using multiple modes. Graphic organizers help map out the plot, characters, setting, problem, and solution, giving a clear framework for recounting events. A flip book provides a simple visual sequence that students can reference as they tell the story in order. Drawing scenes or acting out parts of the story engages learners physically and creatively, strengthening memory and expressive retelling. Verbal retellings alone can be helpful but lack the structured support and multisensory engagement that these tools provide. Options that don’t offer these supports, such as those focused only on test questions, don’t help students practice retelling.