comment or a conclusion which may constitute the writer’s comment on events described previously, but this is just optional. The
conclusion is written in the last paragraph, and because this part is optional, some recounts may not have this conclusion paragraph.
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The following text is the example of schematic structure of personal recount text:
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My Summer Holiday
Last summer holiday, my family and I spent one night at the countryside. We stayed in a small house. It had a big
garden with lots of colorful flowers and a swimming pool. First, we made a fire in front of the house. Then, we
sat around the fire and sang lots of songs together. Next, we sat in the living room and watched a movie. Finally,
everybody fell asleep there.
We woke up very late in the morning and had breakfast. In the afternoon we went home. We were all very
happy.
5. Purpose of Recount Text
The purpose of a recount text is to give the audience a description of what occurred and when it occurred.
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A recount text informs the reader what happened and this may involved the author’s personal interpretation of events. Other
purpose of a recount text is to entertain the reader. The author tries to entertain the reader by telling hisher funny experiences.
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Emi Emilia, Teaching Writing: Developing Critical Learners, Bandung: Rizqi, 2010, p.107
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Rudi Hartono, S.S., M.Pd, Genres of Texts, Semarang: Semarang State University, 2005, p. 42.
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Mark Anderson and Kathy Anderson, Text Types in English 1, Australia: Macmillan, 1997, p.49
Sequence of Events
Orientation
Reorientation
C. Mind Mapping
1. General Concept of Mind-Map
Mind map is a graphic technique which enables us to explore our brain ability to think and to learn.
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This technique was developed by a British famous psychologist, Tony Buzan. A mind map is a diagram used to represent words,
ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and
as an aid to studying and organizing information, solving problems, making decisions, and writing.
All mind maps have some things in common. They have a natural organizational structure that radiates from the center and use lines, symbols,
words, color and images according to simple, brain-friendly concepts.
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A Mind Map converts a long list of monotonous information into a colorful, memorable
and highly organized diagram that works in line with your brains natural way of doing things. The Figure 2.3 below is an example of a mind-map.
Figure 2.3 Example of Mind-Map
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Sutanto Windura, Mind Map: Langkah Demi Langkah, Jakarta: Elex Media Komputindo, 2008, p.16
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Tony Buzan, Buku Pintar Mind Map, Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama, 2005, p.5
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http:en.wikipedia.orgwikiFile:MindMapGuidlines.JPG, accesed on January 22
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Mind-mapping is an expression of radiant thinking and is therefore a natural function of the human mind. It is a powerful graphic technique which
provides a universal key to unlocking the potential of the brain. The Mind Map can be applied to every aspect of life where improved learning and clearer
thinking will enhance human performance. The Mind Map has four essential characteristics:
The subject of attention is crystallised in a central image.
The main themes of the subject radiate from the central image on branches.
Branches hold a key imageword printed on the associated line - details radiate out.
The branches form a connected nodal structure.
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2. Function of Mind-Maps
