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Listening to Stories

Listen to a short story and answer questions about it.

~9 min Literacy & Phonics
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Good listeners hear more than words. They follow what happens and remember the important parts.

In this lesson you will:
  • Listen to a story without interrupting.
  • Name the main character.
  • Say what happened at the beginning and the end.

Before the Story

Look at the cover. What do you think the story is about? Who might be in it? Guessing before you read makes you curious.

While You Listen

Sit still, look at the speaker and listen for the character names. When the story ends, try to answer: Who? Where? What happened?

Story questions

Who was in the story?

Where did the story happen?

How did the story end?

Tip Ask an adult to read the same story twice. You will notice new details the second time.

Practice

  1. Listen to a short story and name the main character.
  2. Draw one thing that happened in the story.
  3. Tell a family member the end of the story in your own words.

Recap

Listening carefully helps you understand and retell a story.

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Listening and Speaking

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