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English writing topics

1. REPORT WRITING A Report is a factual description of an event or incident. It is a vivid expression of a person’s experience and also a commentary on the incidents seen by the reporter.

2. POINTS TO REMEMBER Give a title/ heading to your report along with the name of the of the reporter. Use Passive voice expression in the Past Tense as you are reporting an event/ incident which is already over. Always give factual account of the event focusing on the highlights of the event with focus on priority issues/ events. It has to be an impersonal account of the event written in a matter of fact style.

3. SCHOOL MAGAZINE Readership is confined mainly to the school only. Deals with the events that have taken place in the school The format includes only the HEADING, followed by a byline with the name of the REPORTER and DESIGNATION.. Contents should include details like WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and WHO in the opening paragraph The main body should deal with ‘HOW’ details. Conclusion should mention the REACTION of an eye witness account.

4. FORMAT Heading Reported by: Name (Designation) . . . (BODY) . . .

5. TYPES OF SCHOOL MAGAZINE

6. CULTURAL/ SPORTS EVENTS Occasion/ Organiser / Sponsor etc Date, Venue (time optional) Chief Guest/ Special invitees. Objectives and Main Highlights of the programme Prize distribution/ Annual report ( if applicable) Message by Chief Guest/ Diginatry Vote of Thanks Overall response

7. COMPETITIONS Occasion and Organiser Date, Venue, Objective Name of the Competition, level, topic (if any), participation Inaugural Ceremony/ Welcome of Chief Guest, Judges, Participants etc. Highlights related to performance, Result etc. Prize distribution Special Remarks/ Address by the Chief guest Vote of Thanks Overall response

8. WORKSHOP/ SEMINAR/ TALK What, by Whom, for Whom Date, Venue , Duration etc. Guest Speakers, Panel of Experts etc Chief Guest, Invitees etc Activities undertaken Aids used – audio visual charts, documentary films MMP etc Literary or Field activities if any Interactive session, including question –answer round (if any) Expert’s Comments Vote of Thanks Overall effect.

9. RALLY / DRIVE / CAMPAIGN What, by Whom Duration, Venue or places covered Objective, Motto if any Activities undertaken Any Display educational material used for e.g Placard, Banner, Pamphlet etc Special Remarks by a Dignitary/ Chief Guest etc Overall success

10. CAMP/ VISIT / EXHIBITION Place, Destination etc Organiser , Sponser (if any) Duration, Date etc Number of persons/ visitors etc Description as applicable Theme of Exhibition, Type, Range, Quality of Exhibits Places of Sightseeing, food, scenic beauty, Activities organized etc Purpose and Nature of Camp, Activities undertaken Overall response

11. As the name suggests, such reports are published in the news paper. It is more IMPERSONAL. Format includes a HEADING , followed by the name of the REPORTER or the AGENCY . DATE of publication of the news and PLACE of the event. First paragraph includes WHAT,WHEN, WHERE and WHO Second paragraph deals with the HOW details. Concluding paragraph deals with EYE WITNESS ACCOUNT and ACTION TAKEN by the concerned agency. NEWSPAPER REPORT

12. FORMAT Heading Reported by: Name Place; Date

13. ACCIDENT/ CALAMITY / DISEASE OUTBREAK / CIVIC PROBLEM / ROBBERY Catchy Headline Expansion of Headline highlighting What/ When/ Where Give reason, if any/ motive Eyewitness account Casualties, Damage, etc Action taken Relief measures, Compensation announced (if applicable) Conclusion/ Comments