February 2007. To print your own copies of this document visit: http://www.
skillsworkshop.org/. This resource was kindly contributed by Anne Hodgson, ...
February 2007. To print your own copies of this document visit: http://www.skillsworkshop.org/
Recounts
Text plan: Should school uniform be compulsory?
Read this information and complete the writing task. Definition of Recount A recount tells the reader about something that has happened in the past. It might have happened to the writer or to someone else.
Purpose: to retell an event or events.
Orientation – this report is the information Text plan: Newspaper on street muggings that helps the reader understand the recount (who, where, when, why). Recount events in chronological order (as they happened), making sure the event is broken down clearly.
You will need: writing paper, pens, pencils
Give some personal comment or reflection about the event.
Sum up by returning to some of the main points as an ending comment. Some evaluation may be appropriate.
Independent writing task Please plan and write a recount of something that has happened to you. Remember to use the structure above.
This resource was kindly contributed by Anne Hodgson, Beechwood College
[email protected] Wt/E3.1 L1.1 L2.1 Plan & draft writing. Wt/E3.2 (L1.3) Organise writing in short paragraphs (logical sequence). Wt/E3.3 Sequence chronological writing. Wt/L2.3 Present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate.
