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Reports

Reports . A report describes what things are like (or what things were like). They are not in time order (non-chronological). Types of report writing. Letters . Catalogue . Topic based school project. Information leaflet. Tourist guide book. Magazine article. Encyclopedia entry.

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Reports

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  1. Reports

  2. A report describes what things are like (or what things were like). • They are not in time order (non-chronological).

  3. Types of report writing Letters Catalogue Topic based school project Information leaflet Tourist guide book Magazine article Encyclopedia entry Non-fiction book

  4. Report organisation Simple report You can add more detail if necessary later on. Introduction should include who, what, when and where. Paragraph or Section 1 Paragraph or Section2 Add more paragraphs or sections if you need to.

  5. Topic Information organised into categories Each ‘spider leg’ will give you one paragraph or sub-heading

  6. Comparative report Simple comparison When you have made your grid write a paragraph about each point of comparison categories 1 2 3

  7. Language features in reports • Present tense (except historical reports) • ‘General’ nouns • Written in the third person • Factual description • Technical words and phrases • Often uses formal, impersonal language

  8. What is the purpose of a report? To organise and write the facts so that they are easy to find and understand.

  9. Planning a report • Make a note of what you know – find out more detail if you need to. • Organise the information into categories. • Make a spider diagram.

  10. Points to remember • Read it back to make sure it makes sense • Improve wherever possible • Check your work with a friend

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