WRITE A SIMPLE RECOUNT TEXT

 The Recount Text

English, Semester II, Grade X

Defenition

Recounts record a series of events in the order in which they occurred.

Text Structures

1. Orientation

Ø  What happened?

Ø  Who was involved?

Ø  Where it happened?

Ø  When it happened?

2. Series of events

Events series are told in chronological order.

3. Reorientation

Comments about the event.

 

Example

We can make a simple recount text by using our own photos.

Holiday in the Garden

I spent a day of my holidays two years ago by visiting my garden. I went there with my father. I remembered the time, on July 9, 2019. The garden was located in Lembang Betteng Deata, Gandangbatu Sillanan district, near the boundary of Tana Toraja and Enrekang regency. It was about 35 kms from our home in Makale town.

We went to the garden by riding a motorcycle in the morning. It rained heavily after riding for about three kilometers from home. We decided to stop for half an hour. Then, we continued our trip. 1 km before arriving, the roads were muddy and slippery. The bike slipped several times. On one occasion I had to get off the bike. The rest of the trip to the heart-shaking garden was paid off by the beautiful atmosphere of the rice fields and lush pine forests. Arriving at the garden, my father immediately cut down the plants that disturbed the clove trees. While I played, I occasionally enjoyed the snacks we brought. After the sun was above our heads, we enjoyed lunch. Enjoying the food and treating by a beautiful atmosphere in the garden were priceless. At 3 pm, we decided to go back home.

The trip was unforgettable. I planned to back there one day.

 

Note:

Orientation (Paragraph 1)

Series of Events (Paragraph 2)

Reorientation (Paragraph 3)

 

Exercise

Now, it’s time for you to create a simple recount text by using your own photos in chronological events.

Write on your note book, and then send to your teacher through WhatsApp or email. Contact your teacher.