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Report Writing Basics

Report Writing Basics

Student writing a report

📝 Part 1: Understanding Reports

1. What is a report? Circle the best answer:

A story with made-up characters

A text that gives information clearly and accurately

A poem with rhyming words

A letter to a friend

2. Check all the types of reports that exist:

Scientific reports

News reports

How-to guides (procedural reports)

Historical reports

Fantasy stories

3. Why do we write reports? Write your answer below:

🏗️ Part 2: Report Structure

4. Match each part of a report with its purpose:
1. Title
2. Introduction
3. Body
4. Conclusion
A. Summarises main points or findings
B. Contains detailed information in paragraphs
C. Tells the reader what the report is about
D. Explains what the report will cover
5. Fill in the blanks about report structure:

A good report starts with a clear __________ that tells the reader what the topic is. The __________ explains what the report will cover. The __________ contains detailed information organised into paragraphs. Finally, the __________ summarises the main points.

6. Put these report parts in the correct order by numbering them 1-4:

____ Body paragraphs with detailed information

____ Title

____ Conclusion

____ Introduction

📖 Part 3: Report Features

7. Which features help organise information in reports? Check all that apply:

Headings and subheadings

Paragraphs

Rhyming words

Facts and information

Domain-specific vocabulary

Dialogue between characters

8. What is domain-specific vocabulary? Circle the best answer:

Words that rhyme with each other

Special words related to a particular topic or subject

Very long and difficult words

Words that describe feelings

9. Give an example of domain-specific vocabulary for a science report about plants:

✍️ Part 4: Writing Practice

10. Choose a topic and write a title for a report:

Topic ideas: Kiwi birds, Recycling in New Zealand, How to make pavlova, The history of rugby

11. Write an introduction for your report. Remember to explain what your report will cover:
12. Plan the body of your report. What three main points would you include? List them below:

Main point 1: _________________________________

Main point 2: _________________________________

Main point 3: _________________________________

🎯 Part 5: Reflection

13. What is one new thing you learned about reports today?
14. How do reports help us share information? Explain in your own words:
15. Rate your understanding of report writing basics:

I understand everything and feel confident

I understand most things but need some help

I understand some things but need more practice

I need lots more help to understand

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