Writing Recounts
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I can write a recount of an event including key details in the correct order. Add success criteria
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Warm-up video
Michael Rosen Archive · 4:24
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Practice
12 questions
What tense should a recount be written in?
From what viewpoint are recounts typically written?
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Exit ticket
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“Write a short recount (5-7 sentences) about a time you went to the zoo. Include the key details in the correct order, and use time connectives (firstly, then, next, after that, finally) to show the sequence of events.”
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