Recount Text

DEFITION :

ð  In the written recount text is a text retells events or incident that have been passed or past , usually containing the author’s personal experience.

ð  In the spoken recount from which is usually calle a monolog. A spoken text usually uses some direct greeting to the listeners, such as “good morning, everyone” or “listen all”. It also some fillers, such as “you know”, “well” and “let me tell you”

ð  In the spoken recount from which is usually called a monolog. A spoken text usually uses some direct greeting to the listeners, such as “Good morning, everyone”  or “Listen all”. It also uses some fillers, such as “you know” , “ well” and “let me tell you”.

GENERIC STRUCTURE (Recount text in the written)

ð  Orientation (background)

it introduces important information on significant historical events. It answer question such as: Who?, When?, Where?, and Why?

ð  Event/A series of event

It records the main events as they occurred in a chronological order. Each paragraph focuses one spesific event or period of time.

ð  Re-Orientation (optional closure of events)

It shows the historical significance of the events which have been recorded.
The language features of a recount text are:

     1)      Use past tense, such as : declared, signed, prepared, and represented.

2)      Use time conjunctions, such as: whie, then, finally, at last and before.


Ex :

 "Holliday"

   When I was 2nd grade of senior high school, my friends and I went to Bali. We were there for three days. I had many impressive experiences during the vacation.

First day, we visited Sanur Beach in the morning. We saw the beautiful sunrise together. It was a great scenery. Then, we checked in to the hotel. After prepared our selves, we went to Tanah Lot. We met so many other tourists there. They were not only domestic but also foreign tourists.
   Second day, we enjoyed the day on Tanjung Benoa beach. We played so many water sports such as banana boat, jetsky, speedboat etc. We also went to Penyu island to see many unique animals. They were turtles, snakes, and sea birds. We were very happy. In the afternoon, we went to Kuta Beach to see the amazing sunset and enjoyed the beautiful wave.
   The last day, we spent our time in Sangeh. We could enjoy the green and shady forest. There were so many monkies. They were so tame but sometimes they could be naughty. We could make a close interaction with them. After that, we went to Sukowati market for shopping. That was my lovely time. I bought some Bali T-Shirt and souvenirs.
   In the evening, we had to check out from the hotel. We went back home bringing so many amazing memories of Bali.