Definition and Purpose of Recount Text
📌 Recount text is defined as a group of paragraphs used to retell events or experiences that occurred in the past.
📌 The primary purpose (Berpose) of recount text is to retell experiences or past events in the order in which they happened (chronological sequence).
📌 Common examples of recount text include Personal Recount (personal experiences), Factual Recount (reports), Biography, and History.

Generic Structure of Recount Text
📌 Recount text must follow a three-part generic structure: Orientation, Event, and Reorientation.
📌 Orientation sets the scene, detailing the characters, time, and place of the story (e.g., "My friend and I went to the beach on Saturday").
📌 Event contains the sequence of actions or happenings that form the core of the narrative.
📌 Reorientation serves as the conclusion or ending of the story, summarizing the final outcome (e.g., "It was our best day, we went home early").

Language Features of Recount Text
📌 The primary tense used is the Simple Past Tense (second form of the verb) to describe past actions (e.g., using "went" instead of "go").
📌 Recount texts often use Personal Participants (first-person point of view, like "I," "we," "my group") indicating the writer's involvement.
📌 Chronological Conjunctions are essential for sequencing the events clearly, such as "first," "next," "then," and "finally."

Key Points & Insights
➡️ To structure a recount, always begin with Orientation to establish the setting, followed by the detailed Event(s), and conclude with Reorientation.
➡️ Ensure all verbs reflect past actions, relying heavily on the Simple Past Tense format.
➡️ Use sequencing words like "first," "next," and "then" to guide the reader smoothly through the timeline of the past experience.

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