4v report writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

report writing

what are the rules?

peer feedback

In what style should the report have been written?

1. informal
2. semi-formal
3. formal

Are you allowed to use abbreviations in reports?
(it's / there's / can't )

1. yes
2. no

Who is the audience for your report?

1. your teacher
2. someone in a leadership position
3. your parents
4. you yourself

Are you allowed to use 'you' / 'your' / 'we' / 'us' ?

1. yes
2. no
3. only a few times

How many paragraphs should the report contain?

1. 5 or more
2. always 4
3. always 3
4. at least 3

What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

1. to indicate where you got your information from
2. to give examples and details of the topic
3. to make recommendations
4. to give your opinion on the topic

Are you allowed to use headings in the report?

1. yes, you should
2. you can choose
3. no, it is not allowed

Are you allowed to use bullet points
in the report?

1. yes, you should
2. yes, you should but only in 1 paragraph
3. you can choose
4. no, it is not allowed

Which of these linking words are you allowed to use but are NOT considered advanced?

1. however / although
2. moreover / furthermore
3. for example / for instance
4. but / because / and / or

Content

• Does the intro state what the topic is and how you have gathered info for the report?
• Did you include a paragraph about what the event was?
• Did you include all info that you were asked for?
• Did you include a final paragraph about recommendations?

Organisation

• Did you order the paragraphs logically?
• Did you use headings?
• Did you use linking words?
• Did you use bullet points in maximum one paragraph?

Language

• Does the report include abbreviations?
• Has the word you / your / we / us been used?
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• Is the report written in formal language?
• Does the report include advanced vocabulary and grammar?

in pairs

Look at the report you will be given:

- write down 2 things that need to be improved

- write down 2 things that have been done well

Together write 1 new report