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Read it. Sequence it. Retell it! 📚✂️
Bring the beloved picture book The Bad Seed by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald to life with this engaging, hands-on retelling and sequencing activity!
Perfect for kindergarten through second grade, this ready-to-print book companion helps students strengthen reading comprehension by identifying important story events, putting them in order, and retelling the story using visual supports.
Through simple cut-and-paste activities, students will revisit the Bad Seed's journey while exploring important themes of self-awareness, kindness, personal growth, and making positive choices.
Story sequencing picture cards featuring important events from The Bad Seed
Cut-and-paste retelling activities to help students organize story events
Somebody, Wanted, So, Then retelling template to support story comprehension
Visual supports to help young learners recall and retell the story
Print-and-go activities requiring minimal preparation
1. Read the Story
Begin by reading The Bad Seed aloud to your students. Discuss the main character, important events, and how the Bad Seed changes throughout the story.
2. Sequence the Events
Have students cut out the picture cards and arrange them in the order they happened in the story.
Encourage students to think about what happened first, next, and last.
3. Retell the Story
Use the Somebody, Wanted, So, Then retelling template to help students organize their thinking.
Students can use the picture cards to support an oral retelling with a partner, small group, or teacher.
4. Extend the Learning
Use the story as an opportunity to discuss how our choices affect others, how feelings can influence behavior, and how everyone has the ability to learn, grow, and make positive changes.
This simple, meaningful activity helps students:
Identify important story events
Sequence events in the correct order
Strengthen reading comprehension
Practice oral storytelling and retelling
Recognize character feelings and changes
Use illustrations to support understanding
Develop fine motor skills through cutting and gluing
Make connections between literature and social-emotional learning
Kindergarten through second grade
Interactive read-aloud lessons
Story retelling and sequencing
Reading comprehension practice
Literacy centers
Small-group instruction
Partner activities
Social-emotional learning lessons
Character development discussions
This is a digital, ready-to-print book companion resource. The picture book The Bad Seed is not included and must be purchased or borrowed separately.
This resource is independently created and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jory John, Pete Oswald, or the publisher of The Bad Seed.
Little pictures. Big comprehension!
Help your students strengthen their storytelling skills while exploring a meaningful message about kindness, growth, and the power of making better choices.
Created by Ehmsee Shane | Baton Books
Read it. Sequence it. Retell it! 📚✂️
Bring the beloved picture book The Bad Seed by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald to life with this engaging, hands-on retelling and sequencing activity!
Perfect for kindergarten through second grade, this ready-to-print book companion helps students strengthen reading comprehension by identifying important story events, putting them in order, and retelling the story using visual supports.
Through simple cut-and-paste activities, students will revisit the Bad Seed's journey while exploring important themes of self-awareness, kindness, personal growth, and making positive choices.
Story sequencing picture cards featuring important events from The Bad Seed
Cut-and-paste retelling activities to help students organize story events
Somebody, Wanted, So, Then retelling template to support story comprehension
Visual supports to help young learners recall and retell the story
Print-and-go activities requiring minimal preparation
1. Read the Story
Begin by reading The Bad Seed aloud to your students. Discuss the main character, important events, and how the Bad Seed changes throughout the story.
2. Sequence the Events
Have students cut out the picture cards and arrange them in the order they happened in the story.
Encourage students to think about what happened first, next, and last.
3. Retell the Story
Use the Somebody, Wanted, So, Then retelling template to help students organize their thinking.
Students can use the picture cards to support an oral retelling with a partner, small group, or teacher.
4. Extend the Learning
Use the story as an opportunity to discuss how our choices affect others, how feelings can influence behavior, and how everyone has the ability to learn, grow, and make positive changes.
This simple, meaningful activity helps students:
Identify important story events
Sequence events in the correct order
Strengthen reading comprehension
Practice oral storytelling and retelling
Recognize character feelings and changes
Use illustrations to support understanding
Develop fine motor skills through cutting and gluing
Make connections between literature and social-emotional learning
Kindergarten through second grade
Interactive read-aloud lessons
Story retelling and sequencing
Reading comprehension practice
Literacy centers
Small-group instruction
Partner activities
Social-emotional learning lessons
Character development discussions
This is a digital, ready-to-print book companion resource. The picture book The Bad Seed is not included and must be purchased or borrowed separately.
This resource is independently created and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jory John, Pete Oswald, or the publisher of The Bad Seed.
Little pictures. Big comprehension!
Help your students strengthen their storytelling skills while exploring a meaningful message about kindness, growth, and the power of making better choices.
Created by Ehmsee Shane | Baton Books