GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Writing a Report Part 3 - Explained

The video tutorial outlines key features of writing to inform, emphasizing the use of titles, standard English, and third-person voice. It highlights the importance of clarity, logical connections, active voice, and supporting details. The tutorial advises on using language techniques and developing text with clear explanations. It concludes with a suggestion to practice by writing a news report and offers online activities for further skill testing.

What is one technique mentioned for engaging the reader's interest in writing to inform?

• Including personal anecdotes

• Using complex vocabulary

• Employing alliteration or puns

• Writing in first-person voice

Why is it important to use the active voice in writing to inform?

• It helps to avoid ambiguity and ensures clarity

• It makes the text more formal

• It is easier to write in active voice

• It allows for more creative expression

What should be used to provide supporting detail in writing to inform?

• Metaphors and similes

• Fictional stories

• Statistics and facts

• Personal opinions

When should a reporter offer their viewpoint in a news report?

• In the second paragraph

• In the concluding paragraph

• Throughout the text

• In the introduction

What is the recommended number of paragraphs for a news report as mentioned in the video?

• Six

• Four

• Five

• Seven