RECOUNT TEXT

Read the following except:

"Last weekend, I joined a beach clean-up organized by my school. We collected plastic waste, glass bottles, and even old fishing nets."

1. What is the main event in this recount text? (What?)

• The writer visited the beach for vacation

• The writer joined a beach clean-up

• The writer studied marine biology

• The writer threw garbage at the beach

1. Read the following except:

   "Last weekend, I joined a beach clean-up organized by my school. We collected plastic waste, glass bottles, and even old fishing nets."

2. Why is this event meaningful to the writer? (So what?)

• It was their first time visiting the beach

• It taught them about the importance of teamwork and environmental care

• They found something valuable

• They won a prize

Read the following except:

"Last weekend, I joined a beach clean-up organized by my school. We collected plastic waste, glass bottles, and even old fishing nets."

1. What lesson can the writer take from this experience? (Now what?)

• Avoid beaches altogether

• Start a campaign to ban fishing

• Be more responsible about littering and help others to do the same

• Visit different beaches more often

1. Which sentence shows the orientation of the recount text below?

"Last holiday, I went to my grandmother’s house in the village. The air was fresh, and the scenery was beautiful."

• The air was fresh

• The scenery was beautiful

• I went to my grandmother’s house in the village

• I took a picture of the sunset

1. Identify the reorientation part in the text:

“It was such a peaceful trip that made me realize how much I needed a break from city life.”

• It was such a peaceful trip

• I needed a break from city life

• That made me realize

• The entire sentence

“It was such a peaceful trip that made me realize how much I needed a break from city life.”

• What could the writer do next after realizing they need more rest from city life? (Now what?)

• • Stay up all night playing games

• • Plan more outdoor trips regularly

• • Move to a bigger city

• • Ignore the feeling

Which of the following best reflects the “So what?” aspect in this text:

“After failing the math test, I felt disappointed. But it helped me realize I needed to study harder and manage my time better.”

• The writer failed the test

• The writer studied harder

• The writer felt disappointed

• The experience led to self-realization and improvement

“After failing the math test, I felt disappointed. But it helped me realize I needed to study harder and manage my time better.”

What could be a suitable “Now what?” action based on the situation above?

• The writer failed the test

• Get angry at the teacher

• Make a new study schedule and ask for help if needed

• Avoid studying math

What tense is commonly used in recount texts?

• Past tense

• Present continuous tense

• Future tense

• Passive voice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a recount text?

• To entertain and inform by retelling past events

• To describe a place in detail

• To give instructions

• To persuade someone to do something