RECOUNT TEXT

PAPER TASK

WRITING 3

RECOUNT TEXT

Lecturer : Aulia Hanifah Qomar, M.Pd

 

Arranged by :

                            Muhammad Jamaludin                   14121757

                            Eka Herlina                                       14121267

                            Umi Salamah                                    14122317

                            Umi Parwanti                                   14121567

                            Ema Febriyanti                                 1291807

                            Nur Hayati                                        14121887

ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM

STATE ISLAMIC COLLEGE OF (STAIN) JURAI SIWO METRO

ACADEMIC YEAR 2015

FOREWORD

Assalamu ‘Alaikum Wr Wb

           Alhamdulillahirobbil ‘alamin gratitude we pray that the presence of allah SWT has given grace and guidance to us all, so that we can finish this paper “Writing 3”.

           Furthermore we would like to thank the lecturer for the course of Writing 3 who always provide direction and guidance to facilitate the preparation of this paper. and to friends who have given us the spirit and encouragement so that this paper can be resolved.

Hopefully this paper can be useful to readers in general and we beg criticism and suggestions for better progress.

Wassalamu ‘Alaikum Wr Wb

                                                                                Metro,

                                                                             WRITER

TABLE OF CONTENST

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TITLE PAGE      ..................................................................................................... i

FOREWORD                                                                                                    ....... ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................... iii

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION........................................................................... 1

A.    Background............................................................................................... 1

B.     Formula Of Problems................................................................................ 1

C.     Purpose                                                                                                ....... 1 

CHAPTER II DISCUSSION................................................................................. 2

A.     Definition of Recount Text ..................................................................... 2

B.   Generic Structure of Recount text .......................................................... 2

C.   Character Linguistic of Recount Text...................................................... 3

CHAPTER III CLOSING...................................................................................... 4

A. Conclusion.................................................................................................. 4

REFERENCES

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

A.    Background

In English, there are several types of English text, or commonly referred to as Genre. Genre classification in English is influenced by several things, including the purpose of the author to write the text, the function of the text, the structure of language used, the characteristics of what language is used in the text.

English text types studied as a primary learning material in the subjects of English to high school. Most of the time when studying types English subtitles spent to discuss Generic Structure and Language Features are used as the material composing a text.

There are 13 types of text in English, namely Narrative Text, Recount Text, Procedure Text, Report Text, Analyticl Exposition Text, Hortatory Exposition Text, Explanation Text, Descriptive Text, Discussion Text, News Item Text, Review Text, Anecdote Text and Spoof text.

Relative to the importance of knowledge as mentioned above is what makes the author chose the topic of the kinds of English text that will discuss Recount Text as study materials in the manufacture of this paper.

B.     Formula Of Problems

1.      What is the definition of recount text?

2.      What is the generic structure of recount text?

3.      What is the character linguistic in recount text?

C.     Purpose  

1.      To know definition of recount text.

2.      To know generic structure of recount text.

3.      To know character linguistic in recount text.

CHAPTER II

DISCUSSION

A.    Definition of Recount Text

          Literally, Recount means “telling”. So, Recount Text can be translated into “the text tells”. Recount Text is one of the types of English text which retells events or experiences in the past. Purpose of Recount Text is to provide information or to entertain the reader. In the Recount Text as there is no complication in the Narrative Text.

B.     Generic Structure of Recount Text

Generic structure of recount text, consisting of :

1.      Orientation (Pengenalan)

Orientation is provides information about who, where, and when events or activities that occured in the past.

2.      Events (Peristiwa)

Event is a record of events that occured, which is usually presented in chronological order, like “In the first day, I ... . And in the next day ... . And in the last day ...”. Also at the event there is usually a personal comment on the event or events that are told.

3.      Re-orientation (Re-orientasi)

On the re-orientation, there is a recognition that there is repetition in orientation, repetition which summarizes a series of events, occurrences, or events that are told.

C.    Character Linguistic of Recount Text

Character lingusitic of recount teks, covering :

1.      Using the Past Tense. For example we went to zoo, I was happy, etc.

2.      Uses the Conjunction and Time Connectives to sequence events or happenings. For example and, but, the, after that, etc.

3.      Use of Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases to express place, time, and manner. For example yesterday, at my house, etc.

4.      Use Action Verbs. For example went, slept, run, brought, etc.

Our trip to the Yogyakarta

Orientation

On Sunday we went to the Prambanan Temple. We stayed at Gelek  and A’at’s house. It has a big garden with lots of colourful flowers and a Badminton  court.

Events

On Monday we saw the Three Brothers and went on the scenic Alun-alun. It was beautiful. Then, Robin and I went shopping with Gelek and A’at. We went to some antique shops and I tried on some old hats. On Tuesday we went to the Prambanan and Borobudur Temple. We saw many beautiful temples. We can meet many tourists.

Reorientation
In the afternoon we went home. That was very pleasant moment with my friend that I ever got every time.

CHAPTER III

CLOSING

Recount text is one of kind text in English language. Literally, Recount means “telling”. So, Recount Text can be translated into “the text tells”. Recount Text is one of the types of English text which retells events or experiences in the past. Purpose of Recount Text is to provide information or to entertain the reader. In the Recount Text as there is no complication in the Narrative Text.

Generic structure of recount text:

1.      Orientation (Pengenalan)

2.      Events (Peristiwa)

3.      Re-orientation (Re-orientasi)

REFERENCES

·         Setiawan Djuhrie, Otong, 2011, Bahasa Inggris. Bandung, Yrama Widya.

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