Recount Text

Definition : to retell something in detail.

Function : to informing or entertaining.

Generic Structure

a. Orientation : who/ what/ where/ when/ why.

b. Events : it’s about who was involved, what happened, where this event took place when it happened.

c. Re-Orientation : the conclusion of the experience.

Significant Grammar Features :

a. Focus on individual participants.

b. Use of material process.

c. Circumstances of theme and places.

d. Use of the part tense.

Invitation

Definition : tell something to invite someone by letter, sms, etc. To give correct information about the ceremony.

Function : to invite someone to come to the ceremony.

Kinds of invitation :

a. Wedding

b. Birthday

c. Anniversary

d. Seminar

e. Graduation ceremony ( acara ceremony )

EXPRESSING SYMPATHY

Definition : expressing sympathy is the expression to extend if we care about something.

Purpose : the peoples will know if we care with them. The expression of sympathy expressions can be devided into two parts ( informal and formal ).

Examples :

1. I’m sorry to hear that!

2. I;d like to express my deepest condolences!

3. Oh.... dear.

4. Poor thing!

5. That’s pity!

EXPRESSING HAPPINESS

Expressing happiness is the expressing to show our happiness or our pleasures.

Examples of Expressing Happiness:

1. Wonderful !

2. Amazing !

3. Fantastic !

4. Happy Birthday !

5. Happy Anniversary !

6. I’m very happy !

Examples of Responding Happiness:

1. Thank you ! ( with smile )

2. Thank’s a lot ! (with smile )

3. Thank you for your attention !

4. Thank’s so much !