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RECOUNT PARAGRAPH

Recount Paragraph

1. Definition
Recount paragraph is paragraph which retells past events or experience for the purpose of informing or entertaining. This could include personal events, factual incidents or imaginary incidents.

2. Social function
It is used to inform or entertain the reader

3. Generic structure

• Orientation
Setting scene and giving the necessary background information such as, who, when, where, what, and why.
• Events
Retelling the event in chronological order or logical sequences, usually in past (there is no complication in recount)
• Reorientation
Including a personal comment or opinion and closing a statement.

4. Special characteristic

A good recount:
• Is well organized and relates events in sequence by using appropriate linking verb and cohesive devices.
• Focuses on the important participants in event.
• Includes detail and personal responses to add to the readers’ interest.
Personal recount should be written in the first person (using personal pronouns I/We, etc.). Factual recount should be written in the third person (he, she, it, etc.)

5. Writing recount paragraph
 
My Holiday

Last week I went to Mount Bromo. I stayed at my friend's house in Probolinggo, East Java. The house has a big garden with colorful flowers and a small pool.

In the morning, my friend and I saw Mount Batok. The scenery was very beautiful. We rode on horseback. It was scary, but it was fun. Then, we went to get a closer look at the mountain.

We took pictures of the beautiful scenery there. After that, we took a rest and had lunch under a big tree. Before we got home, we went to the zoo at Wonokromo. We went home in the afternoon.
We were very tired. However, I think it was really fun to have a holiday like this. I hope my next holiday will be more interesting.

• Orientation
Last week I went to Mount Bromo. I stayed at my friend's house in Probolinggo, East Java. The house has a big garden with colorful flowers and a small pool.

• Events
In the morning, my friend and I saw Mount Batok. The scenery was very beautiful. We rode on horseback. It was scary, but it was fun. Then, we went to get a closer look at the mountain.
We took pictures of the beautiful scenery there. After that, we took a rest and had lunch under a big tree. Before we got home, we went to the zoo at Wonokromo. We went home in the afternoon.

• Reorientation
We were very tired. However, I think it was really fun to have a holiday like this. I hope my next holiday will be more interesting.

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  1. Unknown says:

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