RECOUNT TEXT

DOES ICHNATUN DWI S.

 WHAT?

tells about something

that happened in the
past.
 WHAT CAN IT BE?

actual, such as a news story

rocedural, such as telling someone how you built

something

ersonal, such as a family holiday or your opinion on a

subject.
iographies and autobiographies

ewspapers or the television news

etters and postcards

extbooks

onversations with friends

 WHAT IS IT LIKE?

The details in a recount can include:

what happened,
who was involved,
where it took place,
when it happened and
why it occurred
 WHAT FOR?

to tell us about a
story or an event.
 HOW?

usually given in the

order that the event
occurred
 STRUCTURE

 A well-structured recount includes details of the

event or topic and personal opinions.
 Written recounts often start with a heading or
title. Letters and journal entries do not usually
have a title. Oral recounts might have a title if
you are giving a presentation. If you are just
talking with friends a title is not usually needed.
 GENERIC STRUCTURE

 The introductory paragraph, or

orientation
 The sequence of events.

 The conclusion, or re-orientation

 The introductory paragraph, or
orientation

introduces the topic or

event (who, what, where,
when, why and possibly
how).
the sequence of events. (THE BODY OF THE
TEXT) 

 where the recount is told in

chronological order (the
order that the events
happened).
 The conclusion, or re-
orientation

 where the writer or speaker can give

personal opinions about the topic or
event. The writer or speaker may also
comment on how this event or topic
may affect other things in the future.
You may also include other
people's opinions or quotes
on the topic or event. 
 LANGUAGE FEATURES

Written in the past tense because

they tell about something that
has already happened.
Use action verbs.
 The factual information in a
recount must be accurate.
 Recounts can also include the
speaker's or writer's personal
thoughts on the event or topic.
EXAMPLES