Report Writing
An information report provides readers with information on chosen a topic by providing them with facts.
Link to NZ Curriculum, Level 3 English, Writing:
What topic will you choose to inform us about?
1.
Choose topic
2.
Research
3.
Plan
4.
Write
- Read
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Hmmm?
Learning Intentions: use to sign up to workshops.
Learning Intentions. |
The title tells the reader the topic of the report, E.g., Kapiti Island Nature Reserve. |
The first paragraph is an introduction to the topic, E.g., Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s accessible island nature reserves. It lies about 5km off the south-west coast of the North Island. |
Each new piece of information to do with the topic has a new paragraph, E.g., The island is one of New Zealand’s most important sites for bird recovery. |
Each piece of information is supported by facts or details, that clearly links to the information, E.g., Native birds have been put onto the island so that they can breed there, away from the threats which could lead to their extinction on the mainland. |
Different sentence beginnings and lengths have been used, Much of the early work on using islands as bird reserves was pioneered by the naturalist, Richard Henry. He went to Kapiti Island, as the caretaker, in 1908. The DOC whare there was once his home. |
Learning Intentions: used to sign up to workshops.
Learning Intentions. |
The conclusion wraps up the topic, E.g., Many feet have trodden on historic Kapiti, and the island has many stories to tell which reflect New Zealand’s history. Now, as a bird reserve, it offers visitors a chance to see many species of native birds in a natural setting. |
The report may include maps, diagrams or photographs to support the facts and/or the writer’s point of view. |
The report uses words related to the topic, E.g., conservation, protects, threatened. |
The report is written in the third person, E.g., Visitors will hear the songs of many native birds. |
The report is written in a formal, objective manner, E.g., People can watch birds which are either rare or absent from the mainland. |
Week 8 LI: The title tells the reader the topic of the report.
SC:
Names:
Natalia
Co-constructed examples:
Topic:
Title:
Week 8 LI: The first paragraph is an introduction to the topic.
SC:
Names: Michael , James , Mia , Jakeb , Tu , Ezra , Evahn , #Crimson
Example:
Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s accessible island nature reserves. It lies about 5km off the south-west coast of the North Island.
Week 8 LI: each new piece of information to do with the topic has a new paragraph,
SC:
Names:
Remember! Each paragraph needs to have:
Topic sentence, Detail, Example.
Co-constructed example:
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Week 9 LI: Each piece of information is supported by facts or details, that clearly links to the information
SC:
Names:Nevaeh ,Carmel,Michael,Prathana
E.g., Native birds have been put onto the island so that they can breed there, away from the threats which could lead to their extinction on the mainland.
Co-constructed example:
Week 9 LI: The conclusion wraps up the topic,
SC:
Names: Kayla NataliaMichael Ezra TeWaimania,Akira James,Tyrone, Jakeb Thomas,
E.g., Many feet have trodden on historic Kapiti, and the island has many stories to tell which reflect New Zealand’s history. Now, as a bird reserve, it offers visitors a chance to see many species of native birds in a natural setting.
Co-constructed example: