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Retell Writing Activity - Classroom Routines and Procedures

  • Updated

    Updated:  20 Oct 2023

Practise writing stories of characters who demonstrate a proper understanding of classroom expectations with this back to school retell writing activity.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Years

    Years:  2 - 4

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teaching resource

Retell Writing Activity - Classroom Routines and Procedures

  • Updated

    Updated:  20 Oct 2023

Practise writing stories of characters who demonstrate a proper understanding of classroom expectations with this back to school retell writing activity.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Years

    Years:  2 - 4

Practise writing stories of characters who demonstrate a proper understanding of classroom expectations with this back to school retell writing activity.

Reinforce Classroom Expectations With a Retell Writing Activity!

You’ve taught your classroom rules and procedures… now what? How can your students show their understanding of these expectations? This resource will have your students use their writing skills while also showing their understanding of classroom rules and procedures.

For this activity, students will choose a task card and read the story. Then, they will rewrite the story so that the main character uses the school procedure correctly and draw a picture to illustrate their story. 

Through this activity, students will demonstrate their understanding of school procedures.

Download and Help Create Expectations in the Classroom in a Flash

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the color PDF, black and white PDF, or editable Google Slides version of this resource. 

Print on thick card for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 


This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter Collaborator. 


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