What is Report Writing.
A report is a brief account of an event that has formerly taken place. The report helps in recording the events of significance that do in our day- to- day life. It attempts to present the first hand information of an incident or event. A report of an event presents a record of events that took place. A report of an event includes one’s ideas, opinions and prints about the event.
Points to Remember:
Mention the place, date, time and other relevant facts about the event.
Include information collected from the people around or affected by the event.
Write the name of the reporter.
Provide a suitable title/heading.
Write in past tense.
Write in reported speech and use passive form of expression.
Develop ideas (causes, reasons, consequences, opinions) logically.
Write in a less formal and more descriptive manner, while writing a report for a school magazine.
Present your ideas and impressions to make the report interesting.
Marks will be given for:
1. Title
2. Reporter’s name
3. Content
4. Expression: Accuracy and Fluency
Question 1.
Your state government has banned the use of plastic bags. Your are Radha, a reporter of Times of India . Write a report in 100-125 words on how the ban is being ignored and what damage the indiscriminate use of plastic bags in causing to the environment.
Answer:
Environment Unfriendly Polybags
By: Radha, Staff Reporter
Times of India
In the year 2002 the government had banned the production and use of plastic bags in our country. But unfortunately, these are now being widely used again everywhere. Not only are we using a huge number of polybags daily but we are also discarding them in our drains uncaring about the fact that they will block the flow of drain water. Polybags are also a threat to our environment. They cause pollution, kill wildlife and are responsible for using up the natural resources of the earth. They are one of the main factors that litter the landscape. If burnt, they will infuse the surrounding air with toxic fumes.
The main problem of plastic bags is that they are non-biodegradable. The decomposition of plastic takes around a thousand years, so with the plastic rubbish produced each day it is likely that this problem will never be solved. While the government works out ways to lessen the impact of polybags on the environment each one of us too should shoulder some responsibility for this problem that ultimately harms us all.
Question 2.
Write a report as an eyewitness to the fire accident that occurred in your neighbourhood. Your report should be within 100-125 words. Invent the necessary details. You are Deepa/ Rakesh of 18, janakpuri, Delhi.
Answer:
Fire Mishap
Deepa
18,Janakpuri, Delhi
12th September, 20xx, Delhi: A fire broke out in our neighbourhood in Janakpuri yesterday in a two-storey house due to a gas cylinder explosion. Three persons received severe burn injuries and household goods worth almost five lakhs were completely destroyed. It was rather frightening to see the extent of the flames which seemed to engulf even the adjacent houses. Though the exact cause of the bursting of the cylinder is not known, it is suspected that a possible leakage in the gas pipe triggered the blast. It took three fire tenders almost four hours to control the fire. The police have registered a case of accident and a probe to investigate the exact cause of the fire will be carried out. The injured persons, a man and two women, have been admitted to the Burns Ward of ABC Hospital and their condition is stated to be critical.
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