* Report Writing

• ENGLISH
• Secondary Education
• Age 12

Report Writing

What is the purpose of writing a report for the school magazine?

LET'S SUM IT UP!         

• The report helps in recording the events of importance that occur in our day-to-day life. 
• It attempts to present the firsthand information of an event.
• A report of an event presents a record of events that took place. 
• A report of an event includes one’s ideas, opinions and impressions about the event.

What are the essentials of an effective report writing?

POINTS TO REMEMBER

While writing a report for school magazine:

• Provide a suitable title/heading.
  
• Write the name of the reporter.
• Write in past tense.
  
• Write in a descriptive manner.
• Present your ideas and impressions to make the report interesting.

 

FORMAT

• Heading
• By line
  
• Opening paragraph (introduction) 
  
• Main paragraph with all the details of the event
• Conclusion

1st paragraph may include the '5 Ws' namely, WHAT, WHY, WHEN and WHERE along with WHO was invited as the chief guest.

Let the readers be satisfied that you are going to write something interesting and relevant.

• The proper sequence of events that occurred along with their description.  
• The entire flow of the event is recorded here.
•  It is the main paragraph and can be split into two short paragraphs if required.

This will include the description of how the event ended. It may include quote excerpts from the Chief Guest's speech or how did the event wind up.

A REPORT FOR OUR REFERENCE

Attempt a report on the given topic in not more than 120-150 words.  

 

TOPIC

Your school celebrated the first ever Virtual Independence Day on August, 15th. Write a report for your school magazine reporting the event in not more than 150 words.

Let's write the heading.

Let's begin with the introduction.
(1st Paragraph)

Let's write the content.
(2nd Paragraph)

Let's conclude the report.
(Conclusion)

  HOME ASSIGNMENT

TO BE DONE IN THE NOTEBOOK

Write a Report for your school magazine describing the launch of 'Happy Fridge ' in your school in which various people of your city took part. (120-150 words)