Key learning points

1. Recounts are mostly told in chronological or time order
2. Events in a trip can be placed on a timeline to help remember the sequence
3. Fronted adverbials of time such as 'First,' 'Then,' 'After that,' and 'Finally,' can be used to structure a recount
4. Recounting orally helps to remember the events of a trip before writing

Keywords

• Chronological - arranging events in time order

• Sequence - following the order in which a series of events happened

• Events - the main parts

• Fronted adverbials of time - a sentence starter that tells the reader when something happens

• Retelling - summarising a story in your own words, highlighting key events and details.

Common misconception