Recount text

Definition

Recount text is the text that used to retell past experience

Generic Structure

>> Orientation

>> Events

>> Re-orientation

Social Function

To retell events for the purpose of informing or entertaining

Language Features

1.Focus on individual participants

2.Use of past tense

3.Focus on temporal sequence of events

4.Use of material (or action) clauses

Example :

Hawaii Excelsior

August 4th , 2012

Dear Marry,

          How are you ? Have you finally found a new flat? And how was your holiday ? I’m writing to you from Hawaii.I came week ago and stayed with my friend,Caroline , in a luxurious hotel called Excelsior Hotel. We had a spacious,comfortable room with a large terrace overlooking the ocean

          Yesterday ,we started learning surfing.we really enjoyed it and the instructor said we were doing  quite well.I started scuba diving course three days ago and tommorow I’m going to dive in the ocean for the first time.I’m very excited about it !!

That’s all for now,I must rush for a spectacular party tonight.

Take care,

Jessica