5-Finger Retell — free printable clipart

About this illustration

This colorful graphic organizer, titled "5-FINGER RETELL," provides a visual aid for students to summarize stories using a hand shape. Each finger is numbered 1-5 and represents a key story element: Characters, Setting, Beginning, Middle, and End, with lines for student writing. Adorned with a friendly dinosaur, books, and stars, it's perfect for teaching reading comprehension and narrative structure. Teachers can use this as a post-reading activity, a writing pre-plan, or a guided retell for elementary students. Its engaging cartoon style makes complex concepts accessible and fun.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.