1. RECOUNT TEXT
DOES ICHNATUN DWI S.

2. tells about something that happened in the past.
WHAT?
tells about something that happened in the past.

3. WHAT CAN IT BE? factual, such as a news story
procedural, such as telling someone how you built
something
personal, such as a family holiday or your opinion on a
subject.

4. biographies and autobiographies
newspapers or the television news
letters and postcards
textbooks
conversations with friends

5. 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

6. to tell us about a story or an event.
WHAT FOR?
to tell us about a story or an event.

7. usually given in the order that the event occurred
HOW?
usually given in the order that the event occurred

8. 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.

9. GENERIC STRUCTURE The introductory paragraph, or orientation
The sequence of events.
The conclusion, or re-orientation

10. The introductory paragraph, or orientation
introduces the topic or event (who, what, where, when, why and possibly how).

11. the sequence of events. (THE BODY OF THE TEXT)
where the recount is told in chronological order (the order that the events happened).

12. 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.

13. You may also include other people's opinions or quotes on the topic or event. 

14. LANGUAGE FEATURES
Written in the past tense because they tell about something that has already happened.
Use action verbs.

15. 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.

16. EXAMPLES