GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Writing a Report Part 1 - Explained

This video tutorial provides guidance on writing reports, focusing on structure, language, and purpose. It covers the importance of understanding the audience and purpose, different forms of reports, and how to structure them effectively. The tutorial also discusses the formal language and style used in reports, emphasizing the use of facts and expert opinions. The video concludes with a preview of comparing news reports.

What is the primary purpose of writing a report?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To persuade the reader

Which of the following is NOT a form of a report?

• Recount

• Poem

• Account

• Review

What are the five key questions a report should answer?

• How, who, what, when, where

• Who, what, when, where, why

• What, when, where, how, who

• Why, who, what, when, how

In which paragraph of a report should the writer's comments be included?

• Final paragraph

• Second paragraph

• Middle paragraph

• First paragraph

What type of language is typically used in a report?

• Informal and subjective

• Formal and objective

• Casual and humorous

• Emotional and persuasive