Writing Recounts - Presentation

• We are learning to identify that texts serve different purposes and that this affects how they are organised.
• We are learning to recognise that texts have different features and purposes, e.g. recount, narrate, express opinion, inform, report and explain.

Curriculum alignment

• Australian Curriculum 2
• NSW 3
• VIC 1

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

Teach it your way

• Content to Differentiate
• Content to Extend

Linked resources & worksheets

• Resource Year: 1 2

  Text Type Sequencing

  This resource was designed to assist students in consolidating their knowledge of recounts. It requires students to sequence simple recounts...

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• Resource Year: 1

  Recounts Poster – 5Ws

  Print and display this simple Recount poster when introducing this concept to your class. The display provides a clear example of a basic re...

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• Resource Year: 1

  Writing Recounts Poster - Structure

  Print and display this simple Recount poster when introducing this concept to your class. The display provides a clear example of a basic re...

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• Resource Year: 1

  Recount 5W Prompt Posters

  These recount prompt posters are a colourful addition to your classroom to help prompt students to use the 5 W’s when writing recounts. U...

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• Resource Year: 1

  Recount Word Wall Posters

  These colourful posters can be printed in a variety of sizes to use on a classroom word wall or as a student reference cards. They will give...

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• Resource Year: 1

  Writing Recounts - Student Reference Cards

  These Writing Recounts Student Reference Cards give students a clear reminder of how to use the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When and Where) when...

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• Resource Year: F 1

  Roll and Share Recounts

  This is a fun game to use when introducing recount writing following a weekend, holiday, important event or a language experience. It will h...

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• Resource Year: F 1

  The 5Ws Recount Cut and Paste

  Students will cut and paste the mixed-up ideas for the recount to match the 5W category they belong to. Once complete they will use those id...

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• Resource Year: 1

  Memories Recount

  Students will experience a basic recount planner by drawing pictures to represent Where, Who and What they did on the weekend, holidays or o...

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• Resource Year: F 1

  Lucky Dip Recount

  Use this simple resource to give students a range of common experiences that they can choose to write a personal recount about. Print and...

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• Resource Year: F 1

  Recount Planners

  When teaching students the basic structure of recounts, these planning templates are differentiated to suit a range of abilities and assist...

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• Resource Year: F 1

  Roll a Random Recount

  This activity is a fun way to help students generate ideas to practise writing imaginary recounts while building their ability to follow the...

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• Resource Year: 1

  Weekend Snapshot

  This template is a terrific resource to use if looking to extend some students and encourage more detail in the usual weekend recount. Wh...

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• Resource Year: F 1

  Holiday Recount Craft Templates

  These templates are a fun addition to use when publishing student holiday recounts at the start of each term. The summer holiday recount...

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• Resource Year: 1

  Writing Recounts - Quiz

  This quiz allows students to revise and demonstrate their understanding of the structure of recounts including the purpose of the 5Ws, orien...

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• Resource Year: 1

  Recount Assessment

  This recount assessment includes blank space for students to write their own personal recount and draw an accompanying picture. It includes...

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• Unit Plan Year: 1

  English Unit: Recount Writing

  This unit is a terrific way to introduce the structure of recount writing to your students. Students will learn about including the 5W’s in...

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