Before You Learn 1 What draws your attention

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 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

UNDERSTANDING THE STRATEGIES OF WRITING A REPORT FORMAT HEADLINE (catchy, no running sentence) Reported by : XYZ Designation if any e. g. Staff Reporter Place, Date : ____________________________________________________________Contenst (120 -150 words) __________________________________________ ________

UNDERSTANDING THE STRATEGIES OF WRITING A REPORT Marking Scheme Format (Heading and Reporter’s name) 01 mark Content 02 marks Expression 02 marks : - Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings. 1 1 Coherence and relevance of ideas and style. Total Format (Heading and Reporter’s name) 5 marks 01 mark Content 04 marks Expression 05 marks : - Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings. 2. 5 Coherence and relevance of ideas and style. Total 10 marks

UNDERSTANDING THE STRATEGIES OF WRITING A REPORT 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)

UNDERSTANDING THE STRATEGIES OF WRITING A REPORT CONTENTS Style: • Clarity • Sequence-Linking • Formal Language • Tense • Direct & Indirect Speech – (a witness, anyone involved or associated may be quoted)

UNDERSTANDING THE STRATEGIES OF WRITING A REPORT 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.

UNDERSTANDING THE STRATEGIES OF WRITING A REPORT 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 waiting for passengers at the Sector 15 bus stand. The injured have been rushed to the Government Hospital, Panchkula and further investigations are on.

Q 1. 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………………………….