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Holiday Recount Writing Worksheet

Read the recount, solve the writing clues, then plan and write a recount about a holiday or special day. Use past-tense verbs and time-order words.

A windy day at the coast

On Saturday, Hamish and her family drove to a quiet beach for a day out. When they arrived, a strong breeze sent their hats tumbling across the sand. Hamish chased hers and found a tiny blue crab beside a rock. She watched it scuttle into a shallow rock pool. First, the family spread a picnic rug behind a dune. Then they ate sandwiches and crunchy apples. After lunch, Hamish and her brother built a lopsided sandcastle. A wave rushed up the shore and soaked one tower, so they rebuilt it with a deeper moat. Before going home, they collected their rubbish and took one last look at the sparkling water. Hamish felt tired but pleased. The windy day had turned into a brilliant adventure.

1.Where did Hamish find the tiny blue crab?

2.After Hamish chased her hat and found the crab, what did the family do next?

They built a sandcastle.
They spread a picnic rug behind a dune.
They collected their rubbish.
They ate lunch.

3.Put these recount events in the order they happened. Write 1–4 beside each event.

The family collected their rubbish.
Hamish chased her hat.
They rebuilt the sandcastle.
They ate sandwiches and apples.

4.In the recount, what does the word “scuttle” tell you about how the crab moved?

5.Choose the sentence that is written in the past tense.

Hamish watches the crab.
Hamish will watch the crab.
Hamish watched the crab.
Hamish is watching the crab.

6.Find two time-order words or phrases used in the recount. Write them here.

7.Why did Hamish and her brother rebuild the sandcastle?

8.The recount ends with Hamish feeling “tired but pleased”. Give one detail from the recount that explains why she might feel pleased.

Plan your recount

Think of a holiday, trip or special day you remember. Jot down notes for each part. Use true details, or invent a day out if you prefer.

9.Where and when did your day happen? Who was with you?

10.List three things that happened, in order. Add a time-order word to each note.

11.Choose one moment from your plan. Write a vivid detail about what you saw, heard, felt, smelled or tasted.

12.Write your holiday recount in paragraphs. Include an opening that tells when and where, events in order, past-tense verbs, describing details and an ending that shares how you felt.

13.Edit your recount: underline three past-tense verbs and circle the time-order words you used. Write one improvement you made, such as correcting a verb or adding a precise describing word.