Report text type


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Report Text Type Scaffold and language features

Information Report Purpose A report is essentially a description that classifies and describes things in general and specific terms. Structure The three parts of a report are: · An introductory statement introducing the subject of the report. It can classify the thing being described, locate it in time and space and/or preview the rest of the description to follow. · A series of paragraphs which deal with different aspects of the description. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence which previews the information in the rest of the paragraph. These paragraphs build up a description of the subject. · A concluding paragraph (optional) summarises the information in the report.	Report Scaffold Introduction – identification/classification of subject………………............................. ...................................................................... Description of part/aspect ...................................................................... ...................................................................... Description of part/aspect ...................................................................... ...................................................................... Description of part/aspect ...................................................................... ...................................................................... Description of part/aspect ...................................................................... ...................................................................... (Conclusion/Application) ....................................................................... .......................................................................
Language features of a report Technical generic terms relevant to the topic – evaporation, Conquistadors, skin, climate Linking verbs – is, has, is made of, contains Timeless present tense for science - holds, Past tense for history – explored, resulted in, Generalized terms – explorers, water, plants, Long noun groups – a clear and obvious structure, the far reaching effects on indigenous culture
Examples of a report Research assignments, articles on a topic, textbooks
References: Greef, C. (1995). Summary of school text types in science [Draft]. Disadvantaged Schools Program Anderson, M. & Anderson, K. (1997). Text types in English 1. Macmillan: South Yarra. Anderson, M. & Anderson, K. (1997). Text types in English 2. Macmillan: South Yarra. Literacy Committee, St Andrew’s Cathedral School

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