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Report Introduction Writing

Read each example carefully. A report introduction names its topic, gives useful general information or an interesting fact, and previews what the report will explain.

Spot the parts of an introduction

1.Read this introduction: “Koalas are tree-dwelling marsupials found in parts of Australia. They sleep for many hours each day. This report explains what koalas eat, where they live and how they care for their young.” What is the main topic?

Animals that sleep a lot
Koalas
Australian trees
How to care for a pet

2.In the koala introduction, which sentence previews the information the report will cover?

The first sentence
The second sentence
The third sentence
All three sentences

3.Select the three useful parts of a report introduction.

A clear statement of the topic
A useful fact or general information
A list of jokes
A preview of what the report will explain
A made-up ending to the report

4.Match each introduction part with its job.

Topic statement
Interesting fact or general information
Preview
Topic-specific vocabulary

Gives the reader helpful background
Uses words connected to the subject
Tells which parts the report will explain
Names what the report is about

5.Choose the strongest opening for a report about Australian seasons.

Seasons are nice and I like some of them.
Australia has four seasons, and the weather can vary across the country. This report describes seasonal weather, changes in daylight and activities people enjoy.
Once upon a time, a season went for a walk.
This report is about lots of interesting things.

Plan and write

6.Choose one topic for a short report: Australian animals or the seasons in Australia. Write your chosen topic.

7.For a report about Australian animals, write one accurate general fact or interesting detail that could go in the introduction. Use this fact bank: Some Australian animals, such as kangaroos, are marsupials. Marsupials carry their young in a pouch.

8.For a report about the seasons in Australia, name two parts the report could explain.

9.Write a two- or three-sentence introduction for a report about Australian animals. Include the topic, one useful fact, and a preview of two things the report will cover.

10.Which features should a strong sample introduction include? Tick each feature that applies.