The document defines and provides examples of the generic structure of a recount text. A recount text tells a story or describes an event or activity in the past. It typically includes an orientation that introduces who was involved, where and when the event took place. A series of events are then described in chronological order. The recount may conclude with a reorientation that provides closure or the ending. An example recount text is provided that describes a group visiting locations in Jogja, Indonesia last week.

1. Recount Text
By: Tiara Suhartini

2. Definition
A text that tell the reader about one
story, action or activity in the past time.
Its goal is to entertain or inform the
reader.

3. Generic Structure
 Orientation, tells who was
involved, what happened, where the
events took place, and when it
happened.
 Events, tell what happened and in
what sequence.
 Reorientation, consists of optional-
closure of events/ending.

4. A Beautiful Day at Jogja
Orientation Last week, my friends and I went to Jogja. We visited
many places.
First, we visited Parangtritis beach. The sun shone brightly
and the scenery was very beautiful there. We felt the wind
blew across to us. We also saw a lot of people in that
beach. There were many birds flew in the sky. Also, there
Events
were many sellers who sold many kinds of souvenirs.
Second, we visited Gembira Loka Zoo. We saw many
kinds of animals there such as
monkeys, tigers, crocodiles, snakes, etc. We looked
around in that Zoo, and also took pictures of those
animals. Then, we felt hungry, so we went to a restaurant.
As soon as we finished our lunch, we decided to go home.
Reorientation
For me, that was a beautiful day. we really enjoyed it, and I
hope I could visit Jogja again.

5. Language Feature of Recount
1. Introducing personal participant; I, my
group, etc.

6. A Beautiful Day at Jogja
Introducing personal participant
Last week, my friends and I went to Jogja. We visited many
places.
First, we visited Parangtritis beach. The sun shone brightly and
the scenery was very beautiful there. We felt the wind blew across
to us. We also saw a lot of people in that beach. There were many
birds flew in the sky. Also, there were many sellers who sold many
kinds of souvenirs. Second, we visited Gembira Loka Zoo. We
saw many kinds of animals there such as
monkeys, tigers, crocodiles, snakes, etc. We looked around in
that Zoo, and also took pictures of those animals. Then, we felt
hungry, so we went to a restaurant. As soon as we finished our
lunch, we decided to go home.
For me, that was a beautiful day. we really enjoyed it, and I hope I
could visit Jogja again.

7. Language Features of Recount
• Introducing personal participant; I, my
group, etc.
• Using chronological connection;
then, first, etc.

8. A Beautiful Day at Jogja
Last week, my friends and I went to Jogja. We visited many
places.
First, we visited Parangtritis beach. The sun shone brightly and
the scenery was very beautiful there. We felt the wind blew across
to us. We also saw a lot of people in that beach. There were many
birds flew in the sky. Also, there were many sellers who sold many
kinds of souvenirs. Second, we visited Gembira Loka Zoo. We
saw many kinds of animals there such as
monkeys, tigers, crocodiles, snakes, etc. We looked around in
that Zoo, and also took pictures of those animals. Then, we felt
hungry, so we went to a restaurant. As soon as we finished our
lunch, we decided to go home.
For me, that was a beautiful day. we really enjoyed it, and I hope I
could visit Jogja again.

9. Language Features of Recount
• Introducing personal participant; I, my
group, etc.
• Using chronological connection;
then, first, etc.
• Using linking verb; was, were, etc.

10. A Beautiful Day at Jogja
Last week, my friends and I went to Jogja. We visited many
places.
First, we visited Parangtritis beach. The sun shone brightly and
the scenery was very beautiful there. We felt the wind blew across
to us. We also saw a lot of people in that beach. There were many
birds flew in the sky. Also, there were many sellers who sold many
kinds of souvenirs. Second, we visited Gembira Loka Zoo. We
saw many kinds of animals there such as
monkeys, tigers, crocodiles, snakes, etc. We looked around in
that Zoo, and also took pictures of those animals. Then, we felt
hungry, so we went to a restaurant. As soon as we finished our
lunch, we decided to go home.
For me, that was a beautiful day. We really enjoyed it, and I hope I
could visit Jogja again.

11. Language Features of Recount
• Introducing personal participant; I, my
group, etc.
• Using chronological connection;
then, first, etc.
• Using linking verb; was, were, etc.
• Using simple past tense

12. A Beautiful Day at Jogja
Past tense
Last week, my friends and I went to Jogja. We visited many
places.
First, we visited Parangtritis beach. The sun shone brightly and
the scenery was very beautiful there. We felt the wind blew across
to us. We also saw a lot of people in that beach. There were many
birds flew in the sky. Also, there were many sellers who sold many
kinds of souvenirs. Second, we visited Gembira Loka Zoo. We
saw many kinds of animals there such as
monkeys, tigers, crocodiles, snakes, etc. We looked around in
that Zoo, and also took pictures of those animals. Then, we felt
hungry, so we went to a restaurant. As soon as we finished our
lunch, we decided to go home.
For me, that was a beautiful day. we really enjoyed it, and I hope I
could visit Jogja again.

13. EXERCISE!
Write a recount text based on your own
experience! Please submit it on
Friday, November 30th, 2012.

14. Thank You
-Good Luck-