Personal Recount Writing
Structure
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Title
 Make it catchy
Introduction
 Who, what, when, where, why?
Body
 Write in full sentences
 Vary sentence types and structures
 Write in paragraphs, but don't be stuck
on structure
 Write in detail
 Use specific and technical language to
describe events, people, objects,
emotions, etc.
 Write in chronological order
Conclusion
 Wrap up the recount
 Reflect on the lesson you learned from
the experience
 What is the lasting image you
remember from the experience
Language Features
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First person
Past tense
Remembered event
Use interesting language
 Figurative language
 Simile
 Metaphor
 Personification
 Hyperbole
 Imagery
Evoke emotion using emotive language
Write descriptively
 Use adjectives
 Use action verbs
Establish and maintain tone/mood
throughout
 Happiness
 Sadness
 Regret
 Embarrassment
 Humour