This document provides instruction for students on writing recount texts. It includes examples of unforgettable experiences for students to write about and discusses the courageous girl Malala. Students are directed to pages 203 and 207 for further guidance on developing their own recount texts about personal experiences and inspiring individuals.

1. For
SMP/MTs
Class VIII

2. It Was a
Wonderful
Experience

3. 1. Unforgettable Experience
Think about it.
1. What is the purpose of
recount text?
2. What does the recount
text use?
3. Why do we use first,
then, next, before, and
after in sentences?

4. On your own
Think of your own
unforgettable
experience and talk
about it.
See
page 203
for further
instruction!

5. 2. A Courageous Girl
Read the text.
Malala,
a Courageous Girl

6. On your own
Think of an inspiring
person. Find
information about
this person and fill
out the table.
See
page 207
for further
instruction!

7. Summary
1. Use recount text to talk about past events or experiences.
2. Through a recount text, we can:
 learn from one’s experiences and
 show our respect/admiration.
3. The generic structure of a recount text:
 orientation or setting,
 a set of events, and
 reorientation or concluding comments.

8. Summary
A recount text uses:
1. past tense:
 She survived the attack although it took her about three
months to recover.
 Although we had a problem with the boat, we did not give
up.
2. connectors:
first, then, after, before, after that, next, finally
3. adverbs time:
yesterday, last … , … ago