What is Report Writing?

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.
There are two types of reports- A NEWSPAPER REPORT, A REPORT FOR SCHOOL
MAGAZINE
Format of a newspaper report
i. Headline- A descriptive title which is expressive of the contents of the report.
ii. By line- Name of the person writing the report along with the designation. It is
generally given in the question. Remember, you are not supposed to mention
your personal details in your answer.
iii. Place and date of reporting- It is generally not mentioned in a magazine
report separately, but here, it is.
iv. Opening paragraph- It includes expansion of the headline.  It needs to be
short as it is a general overview of the report. 
v. Account of the event in detail- It is generally written in two parts: First,
complete account of what happened in it’s chronological sequence
(preferably) and second, the witness remarks.
vi. Concluding paragraph- This will include the action that has been taken so
far or that will be taken. It is the last paragraph.
TIPS FOR WRITING A NEWSPAPER REPORT
i. Plan before you pen. Just make a list of all your important points on the rough
sheet (last sheet of your answer booklet) so that you do not forget relevant
points while writing. This also helps you in maintaining a sequence, which is
very important.
ii. Presentation is very important.
iii. Make sure you double check for grammatical accuracy and spellings. They
carry marks.
iv. Leave adequate number of lines between paragraphs to make it look clean.
v. Underlining the main points is very important. But it is advised to do it after
finishing your exam. Use a pencil and scale for underlining.
vi. Make small sentences. It restricts the scope of grammatical inaccuracies.
Suggested value points: A Report should answer the questions:
 What - name of event and occasion

 Where

 When -date and time Activities (Teaching & Social Work) held

 A comment on the quality of the activities organized

 
EXAMPLES:
Q1. Cultural Society Sunshine Public School, Nellore organised an adult
literacy camp in its neighbourhood. Write a report in 150-200 words on
the camp for your school newsletter. You are P.V. Sunitha, Secretary.
Use the following clues: no. of volunteers – hours spent in teaching –
location of the class – chairs, blackboards – no. of people attending the
camp – benefit.
(SOURCE- CBSE 2017)
Answer:
ADULT LITERACY CAMP
-BY P. V. SUNITHA, SECRETARY
An adult literacy camp was organised by Cultural Society Sunshine Public
School, Nellore in the school neighbourhood yesterday extending educational
options to those adults, who have lost the opportunity and have crossed the
age of formal education. The activities of the camp were carried out by the
cultural society of the school and there were a total of 25 volunteers.
The camp began with the welcome speech for the chief guest, Mrs. Kavita
Naik, a renowned social worker. 400 people were a part of the camp. They
were divided into different groups in accordance with their competencies.
They were taught the basics for being able to read and write. Free books and
stationery is being provided for quality education. All the arrangements
including desks and blackboard were done in advance. Apart from the
educational needs, special care was devoted to hygiene and sanitation. They
were taught basics of cleanliness like types of wastes and their management.
Refreshments were also provided to the participants. The immense
enthusiasm and zeal in the people to learn I was the main driving factor.
The chief guest distributed the certificates of participation among the
volunteers. The camp ended on a positive note. There was an atmosphere of
learning and growing together.
 

Q2. Independence Day was celebrated in your school. District

Answer:
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
GD Goenka School celebrated the Independence Day with great enthusiasm
and patriotic fervour. On the morning of August 14, 2020, our students
presented hand-made greeting cards and tri-colour flag badges to the senior
management functionaries of the school.
The cultural programme at school commenced with everyone singing ‘Vande
Mataram’ followed by flag hoisting by the chief guest, Ms. Indu Bala Sharma,
the District Magistrate. The spirit of freedom and nationalism was well
exhibited by the students as well as the teachers through a spectrum of
patriotic poems, speeches, quiz on freedom fighter, songs and dance.
Committed to the task of nation building, both faculty and student teachers
pledged to serve their motherland through spreading education and serving
the community. A presentation on the historical evolution of the national flag of
India was shown. A documentary on the contribution of unsung heroes of
Indian freedom struggle like Tirupur Kumaran, Kamla Devi Chattopadhayay
and Khudiram Bose enlightened the audience. A few of them spoke on the
history and significance of the Independence Day and shed light on the
special highlight of celebrations this year
It ended with a speech by the principal on the topic, “What does freedom
mean to me?” The celebration concluded with the inspiring words of the
principal madam, followed by the National Anthem and the distribution of
refreshments.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Q1. You are Sandhya/ Sohan an active member of the Animal Lovers
Club which works for the welfare of animals by preventing cruelty to
them. Recently you visited Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home. You
were pleasantly surprised to see the good treatment given to the
animals. Write a report in 150-200 words on your visit.
You may use the following points: injured dogs and cats – abandoned
pets – very old animals – all very well cared for – well-equipped medical
room – veterinary surgeon – green surroundings.
OR
Q2. Write a news report in 120 words about the online classes
conducted by schools during the pandemic.