Report Writing

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Learn to draft factual, objective, and chronological accounts of events, accidents, or school exhibitions in the past tense.

WeightageCBSE/Cambridge: 5-10 Marks

Word Limit150-200 words

Syllabus Guidelines & Introduction

Report writing is a factual account of an event that has already occurred. Reports are written for newspapers or school magazines. They must be highly objective, chronological, and written in the past tense.

Formatting Layout Blocks

Headline

A catchy, bold title summarizing the event (e.g. Science Fair Inaugurated).

Byline

Contains the writer's name and designation (e.g., By Amit, Staff Reporter).

Place & Date

The dateline starting the report body (e.g. NEW DELHI, June 22).

Opening Paragraph

Answers what happened, when, where, and who was the chief guest.

Detailed Paragraphs

Chronological description of the event details, guest speech highlights, and exhibits.

Concluding Paragraph

Wrap-up detailing the vote of thanks, public reaction, or impact of the event.

Essential Rules to Follow

•Past Tense: Because the event has already happened, write almost entirely in the past tense (was held, presented, spoke).
•Passive Voice: Use the passive voice (e.g., 'The camp was inaugurated by...') to maintain an objective tone.
•Third-Person: Write from a third-person perspective. Avoid 'I', 'we', or 'my' unless quoting someone.

Examiner Evaluation Rubric

Format (Headline, Byline, Place, Date)1 Marks

Content and flow of events2 Marks

Expression (Grammar, Tense & Tone)2 Marks

Recommended Study Pathways

Grammar Hub

Check reported speech and voice rules.

Vocabulary Hub

Enrich your writing style with synonyms and idioms.

Assessment platform

Practice grammar and writing mock tests.

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