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Holiday Recount Writing Worksheet

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Holiday Recount Writing Worksheet

Children playing on holiday at the beach

🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

Write a holiday recount using past tense and complete sentences

📋 Success Criteria

I can write complete sentences

I can use past tense words (went, saw, played)

I can put events in the right order

I can use interesting describing words

📖 Example Holiday Recount

My Trip to the Beach

Last week, my family went to Bondi Beach. We drove there in our car. First, I built a big sandcastle with my dad. Then, we swam in the cool water. After lunch, we collected pretty shells. I found five colourful ones! Finally, we watched the sunset. It was orange and pink. I felt very happy. It was the best day ever!

🤔 Reading Comprehension

1. Where did the family go on their holiday?

The park

Bondi Beach

The shops

2. What did they do first at the beach?
3. Circle the past tense words in this sentence:

"We drove there and played in the sand."

4. Put these events in order (1, 2, 3, 4):

____ Collected shells

____ Built a sandcastle

____ Watched the sunset

____ Swam in the water

✏️ Your Holiday Recount

5. Write about your own holiday or special day. Use the sentence starters to help you:

First: ________________________________

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Then: _________________________________

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After that: ____________________________

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Finally: _______________________________

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6. Draw a picture of your favourite part:

🌟 Extension Activity (Challenge!)

7. Advanced writers: Add more describing words to make this sentence more interesting:

Original: "I went to the park and played."

Improved: ________________________________

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📚 Differentiation Support

💡 Dyslexia-Friendly Tips:

• Use cream or light yellow paper

• Font: Comic Sans or OpenDyslexic

• Allow verbal responses for struggling writers

🎯 Support Strategies:

• Provide picture cards for ideas

• Use voice recording apps

• Work with a buddy

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