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Recount Writing Practice

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Recount Writing Practice

📚 Part 1: Understanding Recounts

1. What is the main purpose of a recount?

To tell someone what to do

To retell something that happened

To describe a picture

To give an opinion

2. Which features should be included in a recount? (Tick all that apply)

Past tense verbs

Events in time order

Rhyming words

Personal voice (I, we, my)

Time connectives (first, then, after)

3. Circle the best opening sentence for a recount about a school trip:

The bus was yellow and had many seats.

Last Friday, our class went on an exciting trip to the Auckland Zoo.

I think zoos are interesting places to visit.

Animals live in different habitats.

4. Put these recount events in the correct order by writing 1, 2, 3, 4:

_____ We packed our bags and headed home.

_____ First, we arrived at the beach and set up our picnic.

_____ Then we built sandcastles and played in the waves.

_____ After lunch, we went for a long walk along the shore.

✏️ Part 2: Writing Your Recount

5. Choose one topic and brainstorm your ideas:

Topics: A special birthday • A family celebration • A fun weekend activity • A memorable school day

My chosen topic: _________________________________

Brainstorm box - What happened? (Write key words and ideas)

6. Now write your recount. Remember to:

• Use past tense verbs (went, saw, played, felt)

• Include time connectives (first, next, then, finally)

• Write in time order

• Use descriptive words and details

🔍 Part 3: Editing Checklist

7. Read your recount and tick each box when you have checked:

I used past tense verbs

My events are in time order

I included time connectives

I used descriptive details

My writing makes sense

I checked my spelling and punctuation

8. Write one thing you did well in your recount:
9. Write one thing you could improve next time:

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