RECOUNT TEXT

A recount text retells past events or

experiences in the order they happened.
The purpose of the text is to inform or
entertain readers
Telling about past activities/past
experiences
Telling what you did or happened in the
past
Generic Structure of Recount Text
Recount text terdiri dari tiga bagian utama;
yaitu:
Orientation : pengantar what, who, when,
where, memperkenalkan tokoh cerita,
menetapkan tempat.
Events: ceritakan peristiwa/kejadian yang
terjadi secara berurutan.
Reorientation : komentar penulis tentang
cerita atau kesimpulan.
Language Features of Recount Text
Ciri kebahasaan dari teks recount
Introducing personal participants : I, my family,
etc.
Using chronological connection: then, first,
next, finally, at last, etc.
Using linking verb: was, were, saw, heard, etc.
Using action verb; look, go, change, etc.
Using simple past tense, past continuous
tense, past perfect tense.
Exercise
Childhood memories
Write down good or bad habits that you
used to do as an elementary student in at
least three paragraphs!
Title Diving in Bunaken Island
Orientation Last year, I left Semarang for Bunaken Island. I went there
with a group of Semarang divers. Getting there was not quite
easy.
Event 1 Soon after our arrival at Bunaken, we got a general briefing. It
included a description about how to take pictures under water.
Event 2 Then, we began our diving. In our diving, we saw groups of
tiny fish. In order to identify them, we needed a good guide.
Without some knowledge of their habitat and behaviour, it was
difficult to identify.
Reorientation In summary, the trip was mostly enjoyable. This place is so
impresive with its marine life.
I had the best experience of my life in 2015.I
partcipated in Asian-African Student
Conference in Bandung. I was interested in
Asian-African Conference history and
dreamed to be a part of it.
I prepared an essay and idea to be presented
at the event. The other participants also
helped me and gave me some idea for our
committee discussion. I didn’t talk too much,
but it was a good experience for me.