Recount writing

Today we reviewed recount writing.
The students will be writing an end of year writing sample next week. We reflected on what a good recount looks like and looked over the checklist we used at the start of the year.

The students read a range of recounts in pairs and used the checklist to identify what was good about the writing and how it could be improved. They selected their favorite three pieces of writing from the samples and read them to the class.

CHECKLIST CREATED BY MS ALISON’S G 4 CLASS

Language- types of words
Use (time) connectives to connect parts of the text
Use past tense (walked, swam, drank)
Include adjectives to add description and paint a picture in the reader’s head
Use action verbs
Use correct punctuation (full stops, commas, exclamation marks)
Use correct grammar
Correct spelling
Contents/ Structure/ Organization
Include 5Ws in the orientation/ introduction
Use a good hook sentence (an interesting sentence that will make readers want to read on)
List events in order
Use paragraphs