Recount Text Essentials for Grade 12

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Definition

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A recount text retells past events.

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Purpose

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To inform or entertain.

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Structure

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Orientation, Events, Reorientation.

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Orientation

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Sets the scene, introduces participants.

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Events

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Chronological order of events.

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Reorientation

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Conclusion or personal comment.

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Language Features

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Past tense, action verbs.

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Past Tense

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Used to describe events.

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Action Verbs

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Describe actions, e.g., 'went', 'saw'.

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First Person

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Often used for personal recounts.