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The document provides information about recount texts, including their function, language features, and examples of simple past tense forms. Recount texts retell past events for the purpose of informing or entertaining through the use of simple past tense and chronological connectors. They typically include an orientation, events retold in chronological order through separate paragraphs, and a re-orientation or conclusion. An example recount text is then provided about a memorable time in Singapore that follows this structure.

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Recount Text

The document provides information about recount texts, including their function, language features, and examples of simple past tense forms. Recount texts retell past events for the purpose of informing or entertaining through the use of simple past tense and chronological connectors. They typically include an orientation, events retold in chronological order through separate paragraphs, and a re-orientation or conclusion. An example recount text is then provided about a memorable time in Singapore that follows this structure.

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Recount Text

Function : to tell/ to retell past events for the purpose of


informing or entertaining.
Language features :
1. Using Simple Past Tense : Last Holiday, I went to Singapore.
2. Using Chronological Connection : then, first, second, after.
Simple past tense
FORM:
(+) S + V2 + O
(-) S + DID + NOT + V1 + O
(?) DID + S + V1 + O ?

EXAMPLE:
(+) I SPENT MY HOLIDAY IN BALI LAST WEEK
(-) I DID NOT SPEND MY HOLIDAY IN BALI LAST WEEK
(?) DID YOU SPEND YOUR HOLIDAY IN BALI LAST WEEK?
Recount text
MY MEMORABLE TIME IN SINGAPORE ORIENTATION
___________________________
I want to tell you about my memorable time in Gives the reader information
Singapore last month. It was one of the best holidays I ever about who was involved, what
had. happened, where it happened
and when it occurred.
I shall never forget the spectacular sight of the city I
saw from Mount Fable that night. The roller-coaster ride, the
stunts performed by the dolphins and the killer whale at the
EVENTS
___________________________
SeaWorld were also exciting. I shall remember the thrill of
having been on one of the longest rides in the monorail in A series of paragraphs that retell
Sentosa island for many years to come. the events in chronological order.
You should start a new
I also enjoyed various varieties of seafood of the paragraph for each event or
makeshift roadside stalls at the Chinatown night market. I also aspect of the event.
enjoyed the shopping trips. My family and friends agreed that
the souvenirs were value for money, especially the silk scarves
with pretty prints and the attractive key chains. RE-ORENTATION
___________________________
It was the best holiday I have ever had. I hope I can Gives your personal comment about the
visit there someday. events that you have retold. If necessary,
there is a general conclusion.
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Answer this question

1. What is mainly told in the text?


2. Who is told in the text?
3. How many events in that text?
4. What is the conclusion/re-orientation?
Make a recount text based on the theme bellow!

1. Good Experience
2. Bad Experience
THANK YOU

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