Which option describes how retelling fiction is supported?

• A. Just reread the same passage
• B. Preview story, highlight key elements, and pause to summarize
• C. Draw a picture of the cover
• D. Memorize the title

Answer: (B)

Retelling fiction works best when you use a plan that helps you understand and organize the story before and while you read. Previewing the story sets you up to notice who’s in the story, where it happens, and what major events to expect. Highlighting key elements—like main characters, the setting, and the sequence of important events—gives you a clear map of what to include in your retelling. Pausing to summarize as you go checks that you’re capturing the main ideas in your own words and keeping the story’s order straight. Together, these steps build a solid framework you can rely on when you retell a story.

Rereading the same passage without actively pulling out details doesn’t build the same kind of structure for retelling. Drawing a picture of the cover focuses on appearance rather than plot or sequence. Memorizing the title doesn’t provide the content needed for a full retelling.