Tuesday, July 20, 2021

How to Structure a Recount

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When we write a recount there are some key things we need to do. Let's focus on just one of those things in this post, structure

Learning Intention: I am learning to write recounts.

Success Criteria: 

- I can use all 6 key parts of a recount

- I can use the 6 key parts in the correct order

Structure:

There is a special pattern we use when we write recounts. Here are the 6 key parts of a recount in the correct order:

1. When

2. What

3. Where

4. Who

5. How

6. Why

Let me show you some examples:

Warm example:

On the weekend, I played soccer at the park with my friends. I kicked goals. It's fun to play soccer.

Hot example:

On the weekend, I played soccer at the park with my friends Niall and Kiara. We were running fast and kicking goals. I scored a goal when Niall was goalkeeper. We love playing soccer together so I look forward to it every weekend. 

Fiery example:

On the weekend, I played soccer at Olympic Park with my best friends Niall and Kiara. Niall usually plays goalkeeper and Kiara helps me with scoring goals. Kiara and I ran super fast and passed the ball to each other. Then, I kicked the ball really hard and it flew into the top of the goal. It was incredible. Niall wasn't sad though, he said it was an awesome kick! I love playing soccer with them and I can't wait to do it again. Next time I'm going to play goalkeeper!


All of the examples meet the success criteria, but the students have challenged themselves in different ways. I can't wait to read your recounts! Have fun with your writing!

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