Writing Recounts: Telling Our Stories
Year 2 English Learning to share our experiences
What is a Recount?
A recount tells about something that really happened It's a true story about your own experiences Like telling a friend about your weekend We write recounts to share our memories
Think About This...
What did you do yesterday that you could tell someone about? Was it fun? Exciting? Special?
Why Do We Write Recounts?
To remember special times To share our experiences with others To practice our writing skills To keep a record of what we did
Key Features of a Recount
Recount Writing Examples
Yesterday, I went to the park with my family. First, we played on the swings. Then, I fed the ducks at the pond. Finally, we had a picnic lunch.
Your Turn to Write!
Think of something you did recently Write 3-4 sentences about it Remember to use: I, me, my Use words like: yesterday, first, then, next
Remember
Every day gives us new stories to tell!