Through retelling, students can begin to attach sense and meaning to the sometimes complex concepts they encounter in science texts. Also, the shift from silent thinking to verbal expression causes the brain to consolidate and integrate new ideas. As students share information through retelling, they gain new perspectives on the text as they hear what their peers find important. For busy teachers, retelling is also practical. Although there are many ways to use retelling after reading science texts, this article describes how to implement partner retelling and active retelling strategies into the science curriculum.