Mastering Recount Writing
What is Recount
Writing?
● A type of writing that retells past
events or experiences
● Usually written in the first person ("I" or
"We")
● Tells what happened, in the order it
happened
● Can be about real or imaginary events
● What's a memorable experience you've
had recently?
Why Do We Write Recounts?
● To inform or entertain readers
● To share personal experiences
● To reflect on past events
● To practice writing skills
● Can you think of a time when reading someone's recount
was helpful or interesting?
Key Features of
Recount Writing
● Orientation (Who? What? When?
Where?)
● Chronological order of events
● Past tense verbs
● Time connectives (First, Then, After
that, Finally)
● Personal comments or reflections
● Which of these features do you think is
most important? Why?
Planning Your Recount
● Choose your topic or event
● Brainstorm key details (5 W's: Who, What, When, Where,
Why)
● Create a timeline of events
● Decide on your conclusion or reflection
● What event would you like to write about?
Writing Your
Introduction
● Start with an interesting opening
sentence
● Provide background information (Who,
What, When, Where)
● Set the scene for your readers
● Hint at what's to come
● How could you make your introduction
grab the reader's attention?
Developing the Body Paragraphs
● Write events in chronological order
● Use time connectives to link ideas
● Include specific details and descriptions
● Show, don't just tell (use your five senses)
● What details could you include to make your recount more
vivid?
Adding Personal
Thoughts and Feelings
● Share your reactions to events
● Explain why things were important to
you
● Describe how you felt at different
moments
● Reflect on what you learned or how you
changed
● How did the experience affect you
personally?
Writing Your Conclusion
● Summarize the main events
● Share your final thoughts or feelings
● Reflect on the significance of the experience
● End with a memorable statement
● What's the most important thing you want readers to
remember about your recount?
Editing and Revising
● Check for correct chronological order
● Ensure you've used past tense
consistently
● Add more descriptive language if
needed
● Look for spelling and grammar errors
● Ask a friend to read and give feedback
● What's your favorite way to improve
your writing?
Practice Time!
● Choose a recent experience to write about
● Plan your recount using the steps we've learned
● Write your first draft
● Share with a partner for feedback
● Revise and edit your work
● What experience will you recount? Let's get writing!
