Lost Acorn Retelling Worksheet
Acorn Detective
Read the clues and solve the story puzzle!
Name:
Date:
Read the Story
The Case of the Lost Acorn
Sammy the squirrel loved to collect crunchy treats for the cold winter. One crisp autumn morning, he found a giant, golden acorn. It was the absolute best acorn in the whole forest! Sammy wanted to keep it safe, so he hid it carefully under some warm, yellow leaves. But during the night, a strong wind blew all the leaves away! Sammy woke up and saw his special acorn was gone. He looked behind the heavy rocks, inside cozy tree holes, and under the bushes. Finally, he saw his friend Pip the bird. Pip was holding the acorn high in a pine tree to keep it safe. Sammy was so happy to find his treasure!
Detective Word Bank
🐿️ squirrel
🌰 acorn
🍃 leaves
🤝 friend
Retell the Story
Beginning
First, Sammy...
What did Sammy find and hide?
Middle
Next, the wind...
What did the wind do to his acorn?
End
Finally, Pip...
Where did Sammy find his acorn?
Grade 2.5 Narrative Reading Tool Clue Solver Sheet
Lost Compass Retelling Worksheet
Jungle Reteller
Read the explorer's tale and outline the events!
Name:
Date:
Read the Story
The Legend of the Golden Compass
Maya loved exploring the ancient jungle behind her grandmother's house. One bright afternoon, she followed a fluttering blue butterfly deep into a hidden valley. Hidden beneath some twisted vines, Maya spotted a dusty wooden box. When she wiped off the dirt, she discovered a shiny brass compass with a spinning golden needle! Suddenly, a loud rustle came from the tall bushes. Maya gasped and clutched the compass tightly. Luckily, it was only her friendly dog, Rex, carrying a big tree branch. Maya smiled in relief and used her new compass to find her way safely back home.
Explorer Word Clues
🧭
compass A tool with a spinning needle that points north.
🌿
ancient Extremely old; from a very long time ago.
🦋
fluttering Flapping wings quickly to fly around.
😌
relief A happy feeling when worry or fear is gone.
Explorer's Retelling Map
Beginning
First,
Write about what Maya found in the ancient jungle.
Middle
Next,
Write about the loud sound she heard in the bushes.
End
Finally,
Write about how Maya got back home safely.
Grade 3.0 Narrative Reading Tool Jungle Map Sheet