Recount Text

What is the definition of a recount text?

• A text that tells past events in chronological order to entertain or inform the reader.

• A text that presents arguments to persuade the reader.

• A text that describes a person, place, or thing in detail.

• A text that explains how to make or do something.

• A text that analyzes problems and gives solutions.

What is the purpose of a recount text?

• To describe something in detail

• To explain how to make or do something

• To analyze a problem and provide solutions

• To persuade readers to agree with the writer

• To tell past events or experiences for informing or entertaining

What is the correct generic structure of a recount text?

• Identification – Description – Conclusion

• Orientation – Complication – Resolution

• Orientation – Events – Re-orientation

• Thesis – Arguments – Reiteration

• Goal – Materials – Steps

One of the language features of a recount text is...

• Using future tense

• Using present tense

• Using past tense

• Using passive voice

• Using modal verbs frequently

My Holiday in Bali

Last month, I went to Bali with my family. We stayed there for five days.

On the first day, we visited Kuta Beach and watched the sunset. The next day, we went to Ubud and saw the rice terraces. We also tried some traditional Balinese food. It was very delicious.

It was an unforgettable holiday. I really enjoyed the trip and hope to come back someday.

The last paragraph is called ...

• orientation

• description

• argument

• events

• re-orientation

Read the text below and answer the question.

Last Sunday, I went to my grandmother’s house. I helped her clean the garden and feed her cats. In the afternoon, we made traditional cakes together. It was a fun day.

What did the writer do in the afternoon?

• Made traditional cakes with her grandmother

• Visited her mother

• Cleaned the garden

• Fed her cats

• Made traditional cakes with her grandmother

Read the text carefully!

My First Day at Senior High School
I was very nervous on my first day at senior high school. I woke up early and wore my new uniform. My father drove me to school.

When I arrived, the school looked so big and full of unfamiliar faces. I felt shy and a little bit scared. Luckily, I met a girl named Nina who smiled at me. We sat together in the classroom. The teachers introduced themselves and gave us short introductions to their subjects.

At the end of the day, I felt relieved and happy. It turned out better than I expected.

What is the purpose of the text?

• To explain the school rules

• To describe the school building

• To inform about school subjects

• To retell the writer’s first day at school

• To persuade students to go to school

Read the text carefully!

My First Day at Senior High School
I was very nervous on my first day at senior high school. I woke up early and wore my new uniform. My father drove me to school.

When I arrived, the school looked so big and full of unfamiliar faces. I felt shy and a little bit scared. Luckily, I met a girl named Nina who smiled at me. We sat together in the classroom. The teachers introduced themselves and gave us short introductions to their subjects.

At the end of the day, I felt relieved and happy. It turned out better than I expected.

How did the writer feel at the beginning of the day?

• Confident

• Nervous

• Excited

• Angry

• Bored

Read the text carefully!

My First Day at Senior High School
I was very nervous on my first day at senior high school. I woke up early and wore my new uniform. My father drove me to school.

When I arrived, the school looked so big and full of unfamiliar faces. I felt shy and a little bit scared. Luckily, I met a girl named Nina who smiled at me. We sat together in the classroom. The teachers introduced themselves and gave us short introductions to their subjects.

At the end of the day, I felt relieved and happy. It turned out better than I expected.

Who took the writer to school?

• Her mother

• Her father

• Her friend

• Her sister

• Her teacher

Which sentence is written in the past tense?

• I woke up early and wore my new uniform

• I wake up early in the morning

• I am wearing a new uniform

• I am going to school now

• I drive to school every day