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 because I came late.

It was my bad experience and I hoped I would not do that again.

2. 

Travel on the Train for the First Time

Last year, I was Eighteen years old. I had graduated from my senior high school and I wanted to continue my education in Yogyakarta. I lived with my family in Cirebon for eighteen years So, I would live alone there and it was a new experience for me.

I went to Yogyakarta by train. Before I came to the train station, I did not know how to check-in. All the procedures were so new to me. Fortunately, a security guard helped me and gave me some directions to check-in. After that I entered the train and sat on the chair.

I listened to the song and I really enjoy when I was on the train. After 5 hours on the train , I finally arrived in Yogyakarta. I would start my new life in Yogyakarta. I was really excited to start my new adventure to the new city.

3. 

Empowering Underprivileged Children Through Technology on Children’s Day 1999

On Children’s Day in 1999, a technology company treated more than 200 underprivileged children to a ‘high-tech’ experience. They were given training on information technology. The company wanted to provide opportunities for these children to learn more about the Internet and the latest technology. They wanted to help the less fortunate in the community.

The children had an enjoyable and educational experience that day. They were exposed to the new technology for the first time and they were very interested. The company hoped to conduct many more such training sessions for these children. They felt that the skills the children had would be useful to them when they grew up.

The company was very active in caring for the less fortunate. They even put aside one day a year for their employees to do volunteer work to help the needy. They also donated money to many charitable organizations. Many people had benefited from their efforts. Many also praised the company for being so generous towards the needy.