Let's Write a Recount!

Let's Write a Recount!

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to write a recount.

Introduce the learning objective and emphasize its importance.

What do you already know about writing a recount?

What is a Recount?

A recount is a piece of writing that retells an event or experience in chronological order.

Define what a recount is and give examples of events or experiences that can be recounted.

The Structure of a Recount

A recount has an orientation, a series of events in chronological order, and a conclusion.

Explain the structure of a recount and provide examples of each section.

Using Time Connectives

Time connectives are words or phrases that help to order events in a recount, such as 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.

Teach the students how to use time connectives in their writing and provide examples.

Writing a Recount

When writing a recount, start with an interesting opening sentence, use time connectives to order events, and end with a conclusion that reflects on the experience.

Give the students tips on how to write a successful recount and provide a writing prompt for them to practice.

Interactive Activity: Sequencing Events

Have the students work in pairs to put a set of jumbled events in the correct order.

Explain the activity and provide materials for the students to work with.

Interactive Activity: Writing a Recount

Have the students write a recount of a personal experience, using the structure and tips they have learned.

Give the students time to write and provide feedback on their writing.

Review

A recount retells an event or experience in chronological order, using time connectives to order events and a conclusion to reflect on the experience.

Recap the main points of the lesson and check for understanding.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.