Learning Objective
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to write a recount text using appropriate language features and structure.
Materials Required
- Whiteboard and marker
- Samples of recount texts
- Printable handouts with recount text prompts
- Writing materials
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Teacher should begin by discussing the importance of recount texts in everyday life and in various fields of study.
- Show examples of various types of recount texts such as personal recounts, news reports, and historical recounts.
- Discuss the purpose of a recount text and its structure.
- Ask students to brainstorm where they have encountered recount texts in their lives.
Language Features of Recount Texts (10 minutes)
- Identify and explain the language features commonly used in recount texts: chronological order, past tense, chronological connectives/phrases, and personal opinions and feelings (if it’s a personal recount).
- Using a whiteboard, model the use of these language features in a recount text sample.
Structure of Recount Texts (5 minutes)
- Explain the basic structure of a recount text: Orientation, Events (in chronological order), and Reorientation.
- Using a whiteboard, model the structure of a recount text sample.
Writing Prompt (5 minutes)
- Provide students with printable handouts with writing prompts to practice recount text writing.
- Have students choose one and begin planning their recount text.
Writing Time (15 minutes)
- Allow students to write their recount texts using the prompts provided.
- Circulate the room and provide individualized feedback and guidance.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Have students share their recount texts with the class.
- Ask students to identify the language features and structure used in each other’s works.
- Review the importance and usefulness of recount texts and how they can be used in everyday situations.
Assessment
- Students' writing pieces will be assessed using a writing rubric based on their use of language features and the appropriate structure of a recount text.