📋 Part 1: Understanding Report Features

1. What is the main purpose of a report? (Circle the correct answer)

To entertain readers with a story

To give factual information about a topic

To persuade people to do something

To describe personal feelings

2. Which features would you find in a good report? (Check all that apply)

Clear title

Organised paragraphs

Factual information

Personal opinions only

Domain-specific vocabulary

Introduction and conclusion

3. Match the report sections with their purposes:

1. Introduction

2. Body paragraphs

3. Conclusion

A. Provides detailed facts and information

B. Introduces the topic to readers

C. Summarises the main points

🔗 Part 2: Linking Words and Vocabulary

4. Fill in the blanks with appropriate linking words from the word bank:

Word Bank: also, another, together with, furthermore, in addition

Kiwi birds are flightless. _________ interesting fact is that they are nocturnal animals. They have excellent hearing and _________ their strong sense of smell, they can find food in the dark. _________, kiwi birds have very small eyes compared to other birds.

5. Choose the most appropriate domain-specific vocabulary for a report about native New Zealand birds:

"The bird is really cool and awesome"

"The species exhibits nocturnal behaviour and inhabits forest environments"

"This bird is the best bird ever"

"I think this bird is pretty"

📝 Part 3: Report Planning

6. Choose a topic for your report and complete the planning template below:

My Report Topic: _________________________________

My Audience: _________________________________

Purpose: _________________________________

Introduction - What will you tell readers about your topic?

Body Paragraph 1 - First main point:

Body Paragraph 2 - Second main point:

Body Paragraph 3 - Third main point:

Conclusion - How will you summarise your main points?

✍️ Part 4: Writing Practice

7. Write an introduction paragraph for your report topic. Remember to include a clear topic sentence and engage your audience:

8. Write one body paragraph using at least two linking words and domain-specific vocabulary:

🔍 Part 5: Peer Review Checklist

9. Use this checklist to review a classmate's report draft:

The report has a clear title

The introduction explains what the report is about

Each paragraph focuses on one main idea

Linking words are used to connect ideas

Domain-specific vocabulary is used appropriately

The conclusion summarises the main points

The writing is clear and informative

10. Write one positive comment and one suggestion for improvement:

🎯 Part 6: Reflection and Goal Setting

11. Reflect on your report writing. What did you do well?

12. What is one area you would like to improve in your next report?

13. Set a writing goal for your next report:

Next time I write a report, I will focus on: ________________________________

Report Writing Skills

Report Writing Skills

📋 Part 1: Understanding Report Features

🔗 Part 2: Linking Words and Vocabulary

📝 Part 3: Report Planning

✍️ Part 4: Writing Practice

🔍 Part 5: Peer Review Checklist

🎯 Part 6: Reflection and Goal Setting

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