Writing a Recount

Writing a Recount

Grade 10th Grade · ELA · 20 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can write a recount of an event, including specific details and a clear sequence of events.

Warm-Up Video

Teaching Without Frills · 5:00

Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 4: Writing a Draft

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    A personal narrative is a true story about something that has happened to you and a draft is the very first version of your story.

  • 2

    Your draft should include the important events related to the main idea, transition words to show order, and descriptive details to help the reader imagine the story.

  • 3

    Examples of transition words are first, then, next, after, last, and finally.

Practice Questions

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Write a short draft (3-5 sentences) recounting a time you felt surprised. Include transition words (first, then, next, after, last, finally) to show the order of events and use descriptive details to help the reader imagine the experience.

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