Understanding Recount Texts

What type of text tells past events in the order they happened?

• Narrative

• Recount

• Persuasive

• Descriptive

Which of the following is an example of a recount?

• A recipe for making halo-halo

• A letter about a recent family trip

• A poem about the beauty of nature

• A list of classroom rules

What is the main purpose of a recount?

• To persuade people

• To retell events or experiences

• To give instructions

• To describe a person or place

What tense of verbs is commonly used in recount texts?

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Past tense

• Imperative tense

What are nonverbal cues?

• Words used to express feelings

• Sounds and letters in a text

• Facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact

• The main idea of a story

Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal cue?

• Saying 'I am happy'

• Smiling when someone tells a joke

• Writing a letter to a friend

• Reading a book silently

What nonverbal cue is used when a person nods while listening?

• Disinterest

• Agreement or understanding

• Confusion

• Sadness

In a news report, what do we call the main title that summarizes the story?

• Byline

• Headline

• Lead

• Conclusion

What part of a news report contains details about what, when, where, why, and how an event happened?

• Headline

• Lead

• Byline

• Body

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is based on personal feelings, while an opinion is proven true.

• A fact can be proven true, while an opinion is based on beliefs or feelings.

• A fact is always negative, while an opinion is always positive.

• A fact is written in the present tense, while an opinion is in the past tense.