RECOUNT PARAGRAPH
1.
Definition
Recount Paragraph is
paragraph which retells past events or
experience for the purpose of informing or entertaining. This could include
personal events, factual incidents or imaginary incidents
2.
Social Function
It is utilized to inform or entertain the reader.
3.
Generic Structure
· Orientation
Setting
the scene and giving the necessary background information such as, who, when,
where, what, and why.
- Events
Retelling
the event in chronological order or logical sequence, usually in the past (there
is no complication in recount).
- Reorientation
Including a personal comment or opinion and a closing statement.
1.
Special Characteristics
A
good recount:
•
is well-organized and relates events in sequence by
using appropriate linking and cohesive devices;
•
focuses on the important
participants in the event; and
•
includes details and
personal responses to add to the readers’ or listeners’ interest.
Personal recount should be written in the first
person (using personal pronouns I/We, etc.)
Factual recount should be written in the third
person (he, she, it, etc.)
2.
Writing Recount Paragraph
a. Orientation
Setting and necessary background are carefully
established in order to provide the reader information about ‘who’, ‘When’,
‘Where’, ‘what’, and ‘why’.
Example:
My friends and I went to one of the well-known
island in Bali, Lembongan.
b. Events
The next step after constructing the
orientation is to organize the events in chronological order or logical
sequence. The focus should be on the important participant in the events;
moreover, retelling the events should be done in line with type of the recount
(i.e. personal or factual recount). To make the events more interesting and
informative, it is suggested to give elaboration in each event.
The following are some events that are
chronologically arranged:
-
We visited Mangrove in which
we could enjoy mangrove and its population that protected some parts of
Lembongan Island;
-
Gala-Gala Under Ground House
was the second place where we took pleasure in;
-
It was an outstanding
human-made cave which was ever made;
-
The third place was Sunset
Beach
-
We were presented by
miraculous natural view that spoiled our eyes
-
We could ‘taste’ gorgeous
sunset.
c. Reorientation
This part in which we can put personal comment
or closing statement is also optional in recount paragraph; thus, if you write
it, it is suggested to write an interesting ending that attracts the readers.
Example:
We really loved the trip and were looking
forward to visiting other interesting places in Lembongan Island; what an
enjoyable trip it was.
A Visit to Lembongan Island
On Sunday morning, my friends and I went to one of the
well-known island in Bali, Lembongan. At first, we visited Mangrove in which we
could enjoy mangrove and its population that protected some parts of Lembongan
Island. Gala-Gala Under Ground House was the second place where we took
pleasure in. This place, furthermore, was an outstanding human-made cave that
was ever made. Before we went back to Denpasar, we visited the third interesting
place which showed the almighty of the God, that was, Sunset Beach which
presented miraculous natural view that spoiled our eyes; in addition, we could
‘taste’ gorgeous sunset. To sum up, we really loved the trip and were looking
forward to visiting other interesting places in Lembongan Island; what an
enjoyable trip it was.
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