The document discusses the purpose and structure of recount writing, which is used to retell past events with detail and emotion. It provides examples of possible recount topics, such as personal experiences and notable events, along with guidance on organization, including an introduction, events, and conclusion. Additionally, it features two recount examples, one about twins dancing at a wedding and another about a soccer player's game-winning goal, highlighting the emotional and engaging nature of recounts.

1. We use recount writing
to retell events and
describe things that
have happened.
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2. Lots of different types of text can
recount events and describe things that
have happened. Some of these include...
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Diary
Newspaper
Article
Magazine
Letter
Biography Sports Report Trip Report Article

3. Recount texts are
usually organised
like this.
Introduction
Set the scene by telling your audience...
• when and where the event(s) took place,
• who was involved and how they got there,
• what happened and why.
Events
Using lots of detail, tell your audience...
• about the sequence of events that took place,
in the order that they happened. You could use
paragraphs to separate each event.
As well as describing the facts, you could mention the
feelings of the people involved (and use quotes from them).
Conclusion
Tell your audience...
• what happened in the end.
You could also add your own comment about the events.
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4. Recounts describe things that have happened in the
past, so use the past tense when you are writing.
I ran to the shops with my dad.
I am running to the shops with my dad.
David smiled when he saw his
birthday cake.
David will smile when he sees his
birthday cake.
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5. Write a recount about... Write a recount about...
A meeting
with some
special people.
The last time
you went to a park.
Write a recount about... Write a recount about...
The last time
you went to a beach.
The last time
you went on
a special journey.
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6. Write a recount about... Write a recount about...
The last time that
you played a game
or sport.
The last time that
you saw an
interesting animal.
Write a recount about... Write a recount about...
The last time that you
felt proud of yourself.
The last time
you felt surprised.
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7. Ashbury Twins’ Wedding Dance
Becomes Viral Internet Hit!
Seven-year old twins David and
Tara Simmonds from Ashbury
are Youtube stars after being
seen in a video that shows them
dancing at their aunt’s wedding
in May. The video has had over
half a million views in two
weeks, with people watching
from all around the world.
It all started in February when
David asked his mum, Kelly, if
he could give his aunt Emily a
gift for her wedding. Kelly
suggested a surprise dance at
the wedding reception, held at
Ashbury Manor.
Kelly planned a dance for the
twins, who spent three months
rehearsing. The children had to
work really hard. “It took quite a
while to remember all of the
steps but we had lots of fun!”
said Tara.
On the day of the wedding, the
two children couldn’t wait to
share their special gift. Mum
Saturday 29th May 2014
David and Tara dancing in the wedding video.
Kelly said “We had kept the
dance a secret from everyone,
so it was a huge surprise for the
whole family.”
The pair’s perfect performance
was loved by family and friends
at the wedding reception. The
video of their dance has now
gone viral!
“Auntie Emily loved the dance
and she told us that it was the
best wedding present,” said
Tara.
The twins now plan to start
dance lessons and hope to be
dancers when they are older.
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8. Edgewick striker Sam Waters scored
the most important goal of his career
in Saturday’s semi-final against
Peterville United. Waters, who has
only been playing for Edgewick
Rovers for one season, scored a
spectacular goal in the final minute
and launched his team into the final
of the Champions League.
Peterville started the game with a
strong performance, breaking down
Edgewick’s defences easily and
scoring the opening goal. David
Barton, Edgewick’s manager, looked
frustrated for the rest of the first half,
as his team struggled to fight back.
Returning after half time, Edgewick
performed like a completely different
team with impressive passing from
strikers Kyle Maloney and Liam
Jacobs. Maloney scored the
equaliser from a penalty in the fifty-second
minute, after a handball by
Peterville captain Sean Summers.
“At that point, I knew that we could
turn things around and take
ourselves into the final,” said Barton.
It was only in the final minute of the
game, following a sensational pass
from Jacobs, that Waters was able
to score the winning goal. His team
will now play Barrowhaven Rangers
at the end of the month at the
Edgewick Stadium.
After the match, Waters said
“Although we struggled at the start,
the support of our fans in this home
game really helped to drive us
forwards. The rest of the team can’t
wait to prove our skills again in the
final and take the trophy!”
Waters’
winning goal
pushes
Edgewick
into the final!
Monday 1st June 2014
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Helen and Mark