Writing - A Report (Close-Up B2)

A REPORT

Writing

What is a report?

A piece of writing following a specific request from someone wanting information about a place, services, etc.

Let's learn how to write one!

Make sure you use neutral or formal language as the report is usually written for someone in authority.

Avoid using the first person singular when presenting the options/findings.

Use the passive voice as it is a good way to achieve the correct tone and level of formality.

Writing an effective report ...

Look at this example report and say what you notice about the layout

One step at the time...

Sample

Read the writing task and answer the questions.

Go back to the sample and write the phrases in the five paragraphs that introduce the topics. Can they be interchanged?

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Sample

Key

Organising paragraphs. Can you put them in the right order?

HOw many sentences are there in the three paragraphs of the main body? Do you think more are needed?

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Key

Let's put it in a more visual way!

It's your turn now!!

Let's plan your writing!!

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

A little bit of help...

You rule!!!

Who will read the report - the manager or young people?

How many paragraphs will there be in the main body of your report?

What is the purpose of the report?

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Interchangeable

Not interchangeable

Almost everyone agrees that...

Regarding...

The majority of people...

Most people feel that...

I would therefore recommend that...

The aim of this report is to...

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