Recount text is a text which retells events or

experiences in the past

Now, you are going to listen to the audio about
Big Ben. as you listen to the audio, imagine that
you are the person who sees the construction
of the Big Ben . Try to write some information
about it.
 The History of Big Ben

Big Ben is one of London's most famous landmarks. It is located in Westminster,

Central London, next to the river Thames, United Kingdom. It was opened to the public in
1859.

Big Ben was built in 1834 when a fire destroyed the old Palace of Westminster. A
new Parliament building was constructed, and along with it, a clock tower. Construction of
the new building was begun in 1840, but the clock would not be completed for decades.
The design for the clock was completed in 1851 and the clock was completed in 1854, but
the tower was not ready for it until 1859. Big Ben was operated for the first time in 1859.
Unfortunately, the hammer used to strike the bell was too heavy, causing it to crack. It
happened only a few months after it was installed. In addition to Big Ben, four smaller
bells hang in the belfry. These four smaller bells are called quarter bells. They play part of
a melody every fifteen minutes, and the full melody on the hour.

Now Big Ben is still a wonderful landmark of London that many people around the world
want to visit.
• Your teacher will give the draft of The History of Big Ben on
which an ‘editor’ has written suggested changes in the wording.
Afterthat write out the final version of your own in your
textbook.
 The History of Big Ben
London’s
Big Ben is one of Landon's most famous landmarks. It is located in Westminster, Central London,
1859
next to the river Thames, United Kingdom. It was opened to the public in 2020.
contructed
Big Ben was built in 1834 when a fire destroyed the old Palace of Westminster. A new Parliament

building was constracted, and along with it, a clock tower. Construction of the new building was begun

in 1840, but the clock would not be completed for decades. The design for the clock was completed in

1851 and the clock was completed in 1854, but the tower was not ready for it until 1859. Big Ben was
operated bell
opereted for the first time in 1859. Unfortunately, the hammer used to strike the bel was too heavy,

causing it to crack. It happen only a few months after it was instaled. In addition to Big Ben, four smaller
happened installed
bells hang in the belfry. These four smaller bells are called quarter bells. They play part of a melody every

fifteen minutes, and the full melody on the hour.

Now Big Ben is still a wonderful landmark of London that many piople around the word want to visit.
people world
 The History of Big Ben

Big Ben is one of London's most famous landmarks. It is located in Westminster,

Central landon, next to the river Thames, United Kingdom. It was opened to the public in
2020.

Big Ben was built in 1834 when a fire destroyed the old Palace of Westminster. A
new Parliament building was constracted, and along with it, a clock tower. Construction of
the new building was begun in 1840, but the clock would not be completed for decades.
The design for the clock was completed in 1851 and the clock was completed in 1854, but
the tower was not ready for it until 1859. Big Ben was operated for the first time in 1999.
Unfortunately, the hammer used to strike the bell was too heavy, causing it to crack. It
happened only a few months after it was installed. In addition to Big Ben, four smaller
bells hang in the belfry. These four smaller bells are called quarter bells. They play part of
a melody every fifteen minutes, and the full melody on the hour.

Now Big Ben is still a wonderful landmark of London that many people around the word
want to visit.
Now, it’s time for you to know more about
recount text starting from the social function,
generic structures and language features.
Then, discuss it with yout teacher!
 Social Function
To retell the past events about the history of Big Ben.

Generic structure
Orientation: Big Ben is one of London's most famous landmarks. It is located in
Introducing the Westminster, Central London, next to the river Thames, United Kingdom. It
participants, place and was opened to the public in 1859.
time
Events: Big Ben was built in 1834 when a fire destroyed the old Palace of
Describing series of event Westminster. A new Parliament building was constructed, and along with it, a
that happened in the clock tower. Construction of the new building was begun in 1840, but the
clock would not be completed for decades. The design for the clock was
past
completed in 1851 and the clock was completed in 1854, but the tower was
not ready for it until 1859. Big Ben was operated for the first time in 1859.
Unfortunately, the hammer used to strike the bell was too heavy, causing it
to crack. It happened only a few months after it was installed. This damage to
the bell remains to this day. In addition to Big Ben, four smaller bells hang in
the belfry. These four smaller bells are called quarter bells. They play part of
a melody every fifteen minutes, and the full melody on the hour.

Re-orientation:
personal comment of the Now Big Ben is still a wonderful landmark of London that many people
writer around the world want to visit.
 LANGUAGE FEATURES

 Using simple past

Use the Simple Past to express the idea that an action started and finished at a specific
time in the past.

Subject Verb2/was/were Object/Compliment

It was opened To the public in 1859
Big Ben was built In 1834
A fire destroy for independence from
Great Britain
A new parliement building was constructed -
Construction of a new was begun In 1840
building
The tower Was not ready
Big ben was operated For the first time in 1859.
It happened Only a few months
 Using chronological time
Chronological time means in order of time. It is used to describe a sequence of
events. What happened first, second, and third.

Cronological time Event

on 4th July 1776 Independence Day of United States

in 1776. the publication of the declaration of independence from Great

Britain

In 1775 people in New England began fighting the British for their
independence

On July 2, 1776 the Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain

Two days later, on the final wording of the Declaration of Independence was
July 4, 1776 approved, and the document was published

on July 8, 1776. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence

From 1776 until the July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American
 Action Verb
A verb that explain an action

Verb Examples

in New England began fighting the British for

Began
their independence
the Congress secretly voted for independence
Voted
from Great Britain
the final wording of the Declaration of
was approved
Independence was approved

was published and the document was published

Independence Day was made an unpaid

was made
holiday for federal employees
July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of
been celebrated
American independence,
Now, you are going to listen the
previous recount text about Big
Ben. Try to think about how the
experience of The History Big Ben
and then articulate your feeling
and opinions about what you have
listened from audio. After that,
discuss it with your teacher!
 Big Ben

Big Ben is one of London's most famous places. It is located in Westminster,

Central London, next to the river Thames, United Kingdom. It was opened to the

public in 1859.

Big Ben was built in 1834 when a fire destroyed the old Palace of Westminster.

A new Parliament building was constructed, and along with it, a clock tower.

Construction of the new building was begun in 1840, but the clock would not be

completed for decades. The design for the clock was completed in 1851 and the

clock was completed in 1854, but the tower was not ready for it until 1859. Big Ben

chimed for the first time in 1859. Unfortunately, the hammer used to strike the bell

was too heavy, causing it to crack. It happened only a few months after it was

installed. This damage to the bell remains to this day. In addition to Big Ben, four

smaller bells hang in the belfry. These four smaller bells are called quarter bells. They

play part of a melody every fifteen minutes, and the full melody on the hour.

Now, Big Ben is still a wonderful place of London that many people around the

world want to visit.

 Questions
What is on your mind when you hear
“Independence day” for the first
time?
If you want to tell about the
independence day, what will you tell
about it?
In your opinion, why do we need to
know the history of the independence
day?
Is it important to celebrate the
independence day?
Questions
In your opinion, why do people
celebrate the independence day?
In your opinion, does every country in
the world has their own way in
celebrating the independence day?
Why?
How is your feeling when you
celebrate the independence day?
Why?
Now, you are going to listen the previous recount text about
Big Ben. Think about the history of Big Ben. Then, use the
clues that are given to draw what you can remember from
the text the box below.
 Big Ben

Big Ben is one of London's most famous places. It is located in Westminster,

Central London, next to the river Thames, United Kingdom. It was opened to the

public in 1859.

Big Ben was built in 1834 when a fire destroyed the old Palace of Westminster.

A new Parliament building was constructed, and along with it, a clock tower.

Construction of the new building was begun in 1840, but the clock would not be

completed for decades. The design for the clock was completed in 1851 and the

clock was completed in 1854, but the tower was not ready for it until 1859. Big Ben

chimed for the first time in 1859. Unfortunately, the hammer used to strike the bell

was too heavy, causing it to crack. It happened only a few months after it was

installed. This damage to the bell remains to this day. In addition to Big Ben, four

smaller bells hang in the belfry. These four smaller bells are called quarter bells. They

play part of a melody every fifteen minutes, and the full melody on the hour.

Now, Big Ben is still a wonderful place of London that many people around the

world want to visit.

 Orientation

Name : _______
Lacation : _______
Opened in : _______

Big
Ben
Event
Re-orientation In 1834: ________
Big Ben In 1840 : ________
now_______ in 1859 : ________
____________
Now, it’s time for you to listen to
the new recount text about The
Tower of Pisa. After that, show
your understanding of the text by
telling it in your own words. Sit in
groups and take it in turn to
suggest the sentences for making
the new version of the text.
 The History of The Tower of Pisa

The Tower of Pisa, or the Torre di Pisa is one of the most famous
landmark in the world, its name is based on its location in the Pisa province of
Tuscany, a district of central Italy. It was opened in 1370.
The construction of The Tower of Pisa is begun in August 1173. The
original two levels of the Tower of Pisa did not lean but the structure began to
slant when construction moved to the third level and beyond in 1178. Various
solutions were tried once the architect took notice of the lean in 1185. Pisa
tower construction stopped for nearly a century then started again in 1272. Four
floors were built in an altered angle to the previous levels, but the Leaning Tower
of Pisa started to lean in the direction of the taller side. In 1284 construction
stopped again because Pisa was conquered by Genoa in another war. In 1370,
the construction of Pisa tower was officially completed.
Until now there many visitors around the world come to Italy to visit this
wonderful place.
Use the questions below to help
you in making the text. Then, read it
in front of the class!
 The Tower of Clues New Sentences
Pisa
Orientation What is the tower of Pisa?

Where is the Tower of Pisa

located?

When was the Tower of

Pisa opened for public?
Events When was the contruction
of the the Tower of Pisa
begin?

What did the architect do

about the lean of Pisa
Tower?

How long did the

construction of the tower
stop? When did it start
again?
What was built in an artered angle ?
What for?

When did the construction stop again ?

Why?

When did the contruction of Pisa Tower

complete?

How is The Tower of Pisa now?

Interpretation Task

Now, you are going to

think more deeply
about recount text of
The Tower of Pisa. In
order to make
discoveries about the
author inten ltions in
creating it.
Now, you will be given an opportunity to gain
awareness from recount text about The History
of Pisa Tower by finding the social function,
generic structure and language feature.
 The History of the Tower of Pisa

The Tower of Pisa, or the Torre di Pisa is one of the most famous landmark in the
world, its name is based on its location in the Pisa province of Tuscany, a district of
central Italy. It was opened in 1370.
The construction of The Tower of Pisa was begun in August 1173.It all started in
1173.The original two levels of the Tower of Pisa did not lean but the structure began to
slant when construction moved to the third level and beyond in 1178. Various solutions
were tried once the architect took notice of the lean in 1185. Pisa tower construction
stopped for nearly a century then started again in 1272. Four floors were built in an
altered angle to the previous levels, but the Leaning Tower of Pisa started to lean in the
direction of the taller side. In 1284 construction stopped again because Pisa was
conquered by Genoa in another war. In 1370, the construction of Pisa tower was officially
completed.
Until now there many visitors around the world come to Italy to visit this wonderful
landmark.
 Social Function
to tell
Generic Language Feature
The Tower of Pisa Structure Using Simple Past Using chronological
conjunction
The Tower of Pisa, or the Torre di Pisa is one of the most
famous landmark in the world, its name is based on its
location in the Pisa province of Tuscany, a district of central
Italy. It was opened for public in 1370.
The construction of The Tower of Pisa was begun in August
1173. It all started in 1173.The original two levels of the
Tower of Pisa did not lean but the structure began to slant
when construction moved to the third level and beyond in
1178. Various solutions were tried once the architect took
notice of the lean in 1185. Pisa tower construction stopped
for nearly a century then started again in 1272. Four floors
were built in an altered angle to the previous levels, but the
Leaning Tower of Pisa started to lean in the direction of the
taller side. In 1284 construction stopped again because Pisa
was conquered by Genoa in another war. In 1370, the
construction of Pisa tower was officially completed.

Until now there many visitors around the world come to

Italy to visit this wonderful landmark
 Language features

Action Verb Singular and plural nominal punctuation

The Tower of Pisa
Singular plural nominal
nominal
The Tower of Pisa, or the Torre di Pisa is one of the most
-The Tower
famous landmark in the world, its name is based on its was (.)
of Pisa -
location in the Pisa province of Tuscany, a district of opened
-The Pisa
central Italy. It was opened for public in 1370.
province
The construction of The Tower of Pisa was begun in
August 1173. It all started in 1173.The original two levels Begun -The -The original (.) (,)
of the Tower of Pisa did not lean but the structure began Started
to slant when construction moved to the third level and construction two levels
began -The Tower -Various
beyond in 1178. Various solutions were tried once the
architect took notice of the lean in 1185. Pisa tower Moved of Pisa solutions
construction stopped for nearly a century then started tried the architect -Four floors
again in 1272. Four floors were built in an altered angle took -The previous
to the previous levels, but the Leaning Tower of Pisa Stopped levels
started to lean in the direction of the taller side. In 1284 built
construction stopped again because Pisa was conquered
conquered
by Genoa in another war. In 1370, the construction of
Pisa tower was officially completed.

Until now there many visitors around the world Come many
come to Italy to visit this wonderful landmark. visitors (.)
visit -
Let’s conclude our lesson
today!