A recount text narrates past experiences or events in chronological order, aiming to inform or entertain the reader. It typically includes an orientation that sets the scene, a main body that details the events, and a re-orientation that concludes or reflects on the experience. Key features of recount texts include the use of past tense, first-person pronouns, time connectives, and conjunctions for coherence.

1. English for 8th Graders

2. A recount text is a text
that retells past events
or experiences in a
chronological order.

3. The purpose of a recount text
is to inform, entertain, or
describe an experience to the
reader. It is common in various
forms, such as personal
recounts, historical accounts, or
news articles.

4. ORIENTATION
This is the introduction or
opening of the recount, where
the writer sets the scene by
providing background
information such as who was
involved, where it happened, and
when it happened.
RE-ORIENTATION
This is the conclusion of the
recount. It summarizes or
concludes the events. It is also a
personal comment about the
event or what happened in the
end.
EVENTS
This section comprises the
main body of the recount,
where the writer describes the
events in chronological order.

5. On the first day, I was landed at Incheon Airport around 7 AM after a 6 hours long
flight. Then I went to Seoul by train and checked in to the hotel I already booked.
I decided to take a rest for a while. At night, I went to Hongdae, a famous district
in South Korea. I went to eat traditional Korean food. On the next day, I went to
the Gyeongbokgung Palace and National Museum. I also went to learn how to
make Kimchi and see the scenery of Seoul from Seoul Tower. I went back to the
hotel at 10 PM and immediately went to sleep.
I spent my last day in Myeongdong and bought some stuffs and souvenirs for my
family and friends. I also ate the street food there. I went to the airport at 3 PM
because my flight was at 5 PM. I had a fantastic experience in South Korea and
made wonderful memory with my friends. It was a great trip.
I spent my last summer holiday in Seoul, South Korea. I went there with my
friends.
EVENTS
ORIENTATION
RE-ORIENTATION

6. • Using Past Tense: Recount texts are written in the past tense since they describe events
already occurring. It also used Past Continuous tense.
• First-Person Pronouns: Recounts often use first-person pronouns (I, we) since the writer
typically recounts their own experiences or observations.
• Time Connectives: Words and phrases that indicate the sequence of events are commonly
used, such as “first,” “next,” “then,” “after,” and so on.
• Temporal markers: Specific words or phrases that indicate time, such as "yesterday," "last
week," or "in the morning," help establish a time frame for the events.
• Conjunctions: Connective words like "and," "but," "because," and "so" are used to link ideas
and provide coherence in the narrative.