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Brandon Yelavich Story Retelling

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Brandon Yelavich Story Retelling

Student presenting story

📚 Part 1: Story Understanding

1. Who is the main character in this story?

Brandon Yelavich

A famous athlete

A teacher

2. What were the main challenges Brandon faced? (Check all that apply)

Physical challenges

People's attitudes

Lack of opportunities

Financial difficulties

3. How did Brandon overcome his challenges?

Brandon overcame his challenges by ________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

4. What is the main message of Brandon's story?

Never give up on your dreams

Sports are the most important thing

Life is always easy

Only talented people succeed

🎭 Part 2: Story Retelling Preparation

5. Complete this story map for your retelling:

Characters: ________________________________________

Setting (Where and when): ____________________________

Problem/Challenge: ___________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Solution/How it was solved: ____________________________

_____________________________________________________________

6. Choose THREE expressive techniques you will use in your retelling:

Change my voice tone

Use hand gestures

Make eye contact

Use facial expressions

Pause for effect

🌟 Part 3: Making Connections

7. How does Brandon's story connect to your own life or experiences?
8. Why is Brandon's story important for people today?
9. Extension Activity: Write one persuasive sentence about why everyone should hear Brandon's story:

Everyone should hear Brandon's story because ________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

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