Example of Recount Text
A. Definition and purpose Recounts retell past events. They are usually written as a series of events in the order in which they happen. The purpose is to retell a real event in an interesting and engaging way. Here are some examples of recounts. • Autobiography • Biography • News reports • Letters B. Examples of recount texts 1. Came Late to School Last Wednesday, I came late to my school because I played playstation until 2.00 am in the night. Because I woke up late. I woke up about 6.30 am and the class would begin at 7.00 am. I ran to bathroom to take a bath. I usually had breakfast after taking a bath, but on that day I did not do that. I always went to school by my motorcycle. But on that day, I forgot where I put the key. So, I went to the school by public transportation. It took me a longer time. I arrived at school at 7.15 am, I ran to my class but I saw my teacher had stood in front of the class to teach. I entered my class and of course my teacher was angry at me ...