Map the events of any recount text in one clear diagram
Upload a recount from class or a worksheet and get an editable mind map that shows the orientation, the events in order and the language features.
How a recount text becomes a clear mind map
A recount text retells events that already happened, usually in the order they occurred. A mind map for a recount text makes that order visible: the orientation sits at the center, and each event becomes a branch you can follow from start to finish.
- Orientation: who, where and when
- Events: one branch per event, in order
- Language: past tense verbs and time connectives
- Reorientation: an optional closing comment
Events in time order
Each event sits on its own branch in the sequence it happened, so the retelling is easy to follow.
Editable and explorable
Rename, move or add branches after generation, then expand and collapse sections as you study.
From PDF, DOCX or photos
Upload a worksheet, class notes or a photo of a page, which is read with text recognition.
How it works
Upload the text
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of the recount you are studying.
Review the branches
Check that the orientation, events and any reorientation each sit on their own branch.
Edit and study
Change wording, add your own notes, and explore the map to retell the text out loud.
Students often copy a recount line by line and lose its structure. Splitting the text into who, where, when and what happened gives you a skeleton you can retell from memory, which is the real test of the genre.
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Frequently asked questions
What belongs in the orientation of a recount text?
The orientation introduces the people, the place and the time of the events. It sets the scene so the reader knows who the retelling is about and when it starts.
Does a recount text need a reorientation?
No, the reorientation is optional. When it is included, it is a closing comment on the events, such as a personal reflection or the outcome.
Can I export my recount mind map?
PDF, DOCX and Anki export are included with Plus. The free plan lets you study the map in the browser, but exports are not available on it.
Is the mind map free to start?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and no credit card is needed. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.
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