Recount Writing

In writing this week, the students have been exploring the recount writing genre using the prompt, 'embarrassing moments'. Some students exclaimed that they had never been embarrassed and therefore the task was too difficult. As a class we discussed some of our embarassing moments and then the flood gates opened, and people had many ideas.

The moment I shared with the class was more about my friend being embarrassed. In talking about our ideas, the children begin to formulate their thoughts and sequence their ideas. I began my sharing with the ending and then using this hook, I explained how the moment evolved.

During writing time I also write with the children to model firstly writing but also the importance of proofreading, editing and sharing with an audience.