Report Writing for IX-XII

 Report Writing

 POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Headline/ heading should be clear, brief  for the report / factual description. The language should be simple and to the point.

• Write the reporter’s name under the headline/ heading. 

In the case of newspaper report, write the place and date, else it is optional.

• The content of the report should be organised in a clear paragraph/s.

• In the opening paragraph  answer to ‘what, where and when’ of the event.

• In the last paragraph, report the statement of eyewitness , or action taken,(such as , the victim was taken to the hospital, an enquiry has been ordered, etc.), or the opinion of the participants/ audience about the event- its usefulness, etc.

• Since the report describes the event that has already taken place, use expressions of past time; eg a book fair was organized, a film festival was held etc.

• Usually  Simple Past Tense is used in report. Occasionally to bring freshness of news, Present Perfect Tense can be used. 

• Present Continuous/Simple Present is also accepted to describe ongoing status of events.)

• Passive voice should be used whenever what happened is more important than who did it.

• A report must describe facts  only and  there must not be any opinions/views/ suggestions/ point of views/importance/significance etc..

• Avoid expressions such as many students, some children, a few models...be as specific as possible; e.g., about 20 schools, students of classes 6 and 7, etc.

• When writing about the chief guests or special invitees, speakers, etc., mention their name along with their designation; e.g.. Shri Kapil Dev, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, Ruskin Bond ,  the well known  literary figure for children etc .

• A report does not need a box around it.

Format

For Newspapers

 

Headline(Very Simple)

Byline

Date & place line

Introductory Paragraph

Body

Concluding Paragraph

 

 

Rehearsals for R-Day Parade Begin in Delhi/

Preparations Begin in Delhi for R-Day/

Preparation of R-Day on Swing

(Special Correspondent, Mihir)

Jan 05, New Delhi :

Preparation in the national capital are in full swing for the 72nd Republic Day which falls on Saturday, i.e. 26th January. Security has been beefed up to avoid any incident and police is also keeping vigil. This year British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be the chief guest.

Braving the cold, 2000 personnel are preparing for the Republic Day parade in full spirit, starting their practice in the wee/morning/early hours every day and concluding it in the evening, at Rajpath. The process of inviting tableau proposals has been done and would be joining the practice soon. This year in the view of Corona pandemic, certain changes have been made like smaller marching contingents, shorter distance for the parade and fewer spectators. The source said around 25,000 spectators only will be allowed to witness the celebrations as against a normal crowd of around 100,000. The celebration of the last Independence Day was also cut shorted as would R-Day./ It is expected of grand celebration without any casualty of either corona or any unlawful act.

 

 

  

 Report Writing Format

For Magazines/ assemblies

  

Headline(Very Simple)

Byline

Introductory Paragraph

Body

Concluding Paragraph

 Celebration of R-Day

By Mihir

The 72nd Republic Day was celebrated on January 26 at the school grounds. The students took pride in glorifying and celebrating the spirit of unity and brotherhood. The event began at 7:20 am with the hoisting of the Indian National Flag by the Chief Guest of the day Mr Nanda, Bank Manager, SBI, Ghatanji followed by the National Anthem. The students of 4 houses – juniors and seniors, marched in colourful house uniforms rhythmically to the patriotic tunes of school band.  They were wearing tri-coloured badges of different style to mark the occasion. The school echoed with patriotic zeal as the children of Class VI A and B danced.(Special Correspondent, Mihir) Other classes & houses presented skits, patriotic songs, & other cultural activities . The students, who won various cultural and literary competitions held during the year, were awarded the prizes, medals and certificates by Mr Nanda.  The Chief Guest in his address highlighted the significance of the day, and made the children aware that the future of their country lies in their hands, and motivated them to be good citizens of the country. The celebration was concluded by the address of the Principal Mr Gangaram Singh. Finally the students waved off with sweet bundi laddu in their hands and slogans of ‘Long Live Republic. Long Live India.’