Before You Learn :

1. What draws your attention early in the morning?

2. What are the benefits of reading newspapers?

3. What is a report?
 Report Writing
Introduction :
A report is a brief account of an event that has already taken place. 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 incident or 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.
Report writing describes and examines an event or occurrence precisely. It is
important to make use of appropriate words while writing a report (based on an event
e.g. book fair, sports meet, accident etc)

A report is a written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or
investigated. It is a systematic and well organised presentation of facts and findings of
an event that has already taken place somewhere. Reports are used as a form of
written assessment to find out what you have learned from your reading, research or
experience and to give you experience of an important skill that is widely used in the
work place.
 Report Writing
OBJECTIVES :
• To understand and appreciate the different languages of
 report writing

• Developing skills of writing a report

• Exposure to journalism/media

• Writing report for a project work, any assignment

• Enhancing vocabulary
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FORMAT

HEADLINE
(catchy, no running sentence)

Reported by : XYZ
Designation if any e.g. Staff Reporter

Place, Date :
_______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
____________________________________Contenst (120-150 words)
________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________
__________________________________________________________________
__________
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Marking Scheme
Format (Heading and Reporter’s name) 01 mark
Content 02 marks
Expression 02 marks :-
 Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings. 1
 Coherence and relevance of ideas and style. 1

Total 5 marks

Format (Heading and Reporter’s name) 01 mark

Content 04 marks
Expression 05 marks :-
 Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings. 2.5
 Coherence and relevance of ideas and style. 2.5
Total 10 marks
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CONTENTS & HOW TO BEGIN

Hammering the 5 Ws :
• WHAT – What is the news
• WHERE - Place
• WHEN - Time
• WHO – Person/Persons involved
• HOW - Causes

* Impact or Consequences (if found relevant)

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CONTENTS

Style:
• Clarity
• Sequence-Linking
• Formal Language
• Tense
• Direct & Indirect Speech – (a witness, anyone
involved or associated may be quoted)
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Points to Remember:
•Mention the place, date, time and other relevant facts about the event.
•Include information collected from the people around or affected by the
event.
•Write the name of the reporter.
•Provide a suitable title/heading.
•Write in past tense.
•Write in reported speech and use passive form of expression.
•Develop ideas (causes, reasons, consequences, opinions) logically.
•Write in a less formal and more descriptive manner, while writing a report
for a school magazine.
•Present your ideas and impressions to make the report interesting.
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A well written report must possess the following traits: 

- Adherence to the specifications of report brief;

- Analysis of relevant information;
- Structuring material in a logical and coherent order;
-Presentation in a consistent manner according to the instructions of the
report brief;
-Making appropriate conclusions that are supported by the evidence and
analysis of the report;

Sample Reports
- Events held at school
- Accidents –Road, Fire etc.
- Book Fair
A Report about an accident

FOUR KILLED AS CAR RAMS INTO BUS

By Shweta Vashist
Staff Correspondent

Panchkula, 7 December, 2020 : Four people were killed and at least two
seriously injured when a Maruti 800 car rammed into a private bus at
Sector 15 round about 2 pm here today. According to preliminary reports
and eyewitness accounts, the driver of the car lost control on his speed
and failed to apply the brakes. The bus was waiting for passengers at the
Sector 15 bus stand. The injured have been rushed to the Government
Hospital, Panchkula and further investigations are on.
Q1. MMD School, Nashik, recently organized a science symposium on the topic: 'Effect of
pollution on quality of life'. You are Amit/Amita Raazdan, editor of the school magazine.
Write a report on the event for your school magazine. (120 – 150 words)
(SOURCE- CBSE 2018)
SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM HELD AT MMD SCHOOL, NASHIK
By Amit/ Amita Raazdan
Editor, School Magazine

MMD School, Nashik conducted a symposium on "Effect of Pollution on Quality of Life“

on 7 December 2020. All the science students were a part of the elucidative programme.

The event started with the felicitation of the guest speakers by Sh. Suraj Prakash, the
Principal. He acquainted the participants with the objectives and goals of the workshop. The
resource person Dr. Hari Om Gupta reflected his profound knowledge on the topic and
highlighted how important it is to curb the menace of pollution. An exalting demonstration
of the effects of pollution on our lives galvanized the engrossed participants. After the lunch
break Dr. K.K. Arora, Resource Person, exhibited the possible steps that can be undertaken
at the personal level to reduce pollution. It was followed by another session on the basic
concept behind pollution reduction which triggered the young minds into thinking
innovative ways.
Conclusion………………………………………………….