‘Scanned wth Camscanetaz>3 Report Writing Class 12 Format, Examples, Topics, Samples, Typesf A report is a description of an event or an investigation of an issue or a Problem. It ™ayal, be an objective analysis or evaluation of something. It is a vivid expression of a : experience, It is a commentary,on the incidents seen by the reporter. The Purpose gf teport is to highlight an incident, event or experience of general nature. Reports cre, awareness among readers, give voice to many social problems and help in solving the through the concerned authorities. Mainly there are two types of reports in class 12th syllabus 1. Newspaper reports involving accidents 2. Reports on events/functions © Points to be Kept in Mind A good report should present all the necessary information as clearly as possible. + Write in a practical and businesslike manner. Write in indirect speech and preferably in passive voice. Write in third person form and avoid using pronouns like I, me or you. Ornamental language is to be avoided. The contents should include details like what, when, where, why, who, how, eye-witness account, action/mishap etc. The aim of the report and source from where it was obtained should be mentioned in the beginning itself. * It should have a proper heading and simple language, which is easy to grasp, in several small paragraphs. + Adhere to the word limit of 150-200 words. Type 1 Newspaper Reports Involving Accidents Value Points to be used in an Accident Report * What happened * Where * When * How * Why (if known) * People/ vehicles involved * Loss of life and property O Eyewitness account (if any) * Details of accident site * Details of rescue and relief operations * Details of casualties - dead/ injured/ hospitalised * Police action/ enquiry ordered * Compensation to families of those killed or injured * Warning/ Ttecommendations/ action required ‘Scanned wth Camscanetrormat of an Accident Reprot shikes? guing eigb ) {130-200 words Rafting Guide Drowns After Saving Eight Lives ——— by Narendra Solanki, Staff Reporter Dehradun, 10th April, 20XX ‘Arafting guide drowned in the Ganga river near Rishikesh after saving ‘ight tourists, all residents of Mumbei. He was well-conversant with the fiver and having more than 25 years experience of the swift flow of the river in Rishikesh. However, his heroism cost him his life ‘The mishap occurred at about 2:00 PM last Saturday, when the raft. carrying the tourists turned turtle while going downstream in the river. All the eight tourists were saved by 45-year old Rajesh Kumar, as he physically dragged them away from the fast switling water. He managed to feach the last tourist to the shore, but collapsed and fell into the water again due to exhaustion. By the time bystanders came to his rescue, 100 much water had gone into his lungs, causing asphyxiation. He was rushed to a government hospital in Rishikesh where doctors tried to revive him, but to no avail, After trying for half an hour, they dectared him ‘dead, Rajesh, who was a well-known rafting guide of the area, had been a guide for the last 25 years. Government has ordered an enquiry into the mishap and has announced a bravery award for him, He will always be remembered for his excellent devotion to duty. ‘Scanned wth Camscanet js popular in India for its river rafting. A well-kn ti i i pikes is POP it : own rafting guide gets drowned in the ri A { Mumbai tourists. Write a report, to be published in a local daily, covering this rafting Ande — Heading with Byline (What) Place and Date Content Expression (a) Grammar, vocabulary and spelling (6) Coherence, relevance of ideas and stylets/Functions Type 2 Reports on Even be jot Value Points to be used in a Report on Events/Functions ion pe Chet Ce + Type of function or its name + Name/ Designation : e st + Date, time and place + Inauguration, (if any : + Objective and main highlight of che programme | Guest's address to audience + Description of the event * Vote of thanks + Prize distribution (if any) * Contribution of the writer (if any) * Conclusion + Comments about the quality of the programme Format of an Event Report ‘You are Ram/ Reena of BPS International School, N part of a cultural exchange programme. Write a repo) ew Delhi. Recently your tin 150-200 words for your school magazine, Heading with Byline Cultural Show with a Difference by Reena (Our school organised a cultural show in the school aucitorium on 10th January, 20XX at 6:00 pm as part of a cultural exchange programme between India and Pakistan, The theme was ‘Friendship between countries’. The Chief Guest was the Indian External Affairs Minister, who inaugurated the show. A vatiety of performances. including folk dances, drama, role play, Rabindra Sangeet and musical programmes were staged. The role play stole the show due toits theme of he commonality of cultures between the ‘wo countries and the fantastic acting of the children, The dances were both the classical ones (Kathak and Bharat Natyam) as wellas the modern (hip-hop and rock). The rendering of various items of the Rabindra Sangeet by the artistes of both countries was the highlight of the programme and much appreciated by the audience. The qawwalies sung by a Bangladeshi group had the audience joining in the chorus, much to the delight of the Chief Guest. The show concluded with a prize distribution ceremony honouring the - talented children who had participated. Then the Chiet Guest spoke, congratulating the students for their excellent performances. Our Principal, Mr Ompal Singh, proposed a vote of thanks, The function ended with the playing of the National Anthem of both countries. Itwas an evening toremember. Content Expression and spelling of ideas and style ‘Scanned wth Camscanet school organised a cultural si, (@) Grammar, vocabulary (0) Coherence, relevance4 Last week on your way to school, ¥ Ans Examples i tching near your schoo} witnessed an incident of chain sna| i ye hool chased the snatcher, caught him and handed him over to .5 words for your school magazine. You are All Indian, uple of senior students of you : the police, Write a report on this daring act in 100-12: Amar/Amrita Bravery Knows No Age by Amor Lucknow, 10th August, 20% - | Last wmek on my way to school witnessed an incident of chain snatching near the school gate. A young man | O72 motorbike robbed a woman of her gold chain while she was walking with her daughter around 7:45 AM to | | drop her to nchool. Her daughter is a student of Class IV of our school. The woman immediately raised an | alarm by screaming very loudly. This caught the attention of some senior students of our school. These brave | students of Clans ll chased the snatcher, caught hold of him and beat him til he fell unconscious. Meanwhile | | the woman had phoned the pole using her eaipnone | ‘Soon two policemen in a patrol cat arrived and handoutfed the thief. After taking a photo with the gold chain in | the thiet's hand, they handed back the chain to the lady and took down her details so that she could be called | | tor giving evidence They informed the lady thal this thet was a well-known criminal and had recently escaped | from the local jail They also thanked the boys who had helped them catch the criminal. | | The danng act of these five boys won the appreciation of the police, our principal and teachers who applauded thew act of courage. Our school authorities have decided to honour them with certificates in| BEPrECKANON of their brave act. A daylight robbery took place in Gorakhpur in Khurda Tank police station limits when the Branch Stat! of PNB were on their way back after collecting % 50 lakh from the regional office of the Reserve Bank. As staff conespondent for The Indian Express’, write a report in 150-200 words. Delbi2# _ © 50 Lakh Looted in Armed Robbery by Staff Correspondent Himanshu Sareen, The Indian Express Gorainpur Stn Apni, 200 acu 8 er. amad rminals shat at empioyee3 Cf te Punjab National Bank (PNB) and icoted & £0 Tota He eae eit) Quaid of Ihe bank Sustained a Oulet injury in the incident. Ha is recovering in tne oy Wospla’ Te has Wentitea one oF me aacots as being an employee of the bane The agen! 10k place at ADO 1 4) PAM An oes . os 40 PME wnen me Branch Stat of ‘SEI were on mew way Dack to the prance? SO re cas we rm ons once Of ne Reserve Sank in a metal trunk. Their vehicia WS Jae eee SBOeND ane ti Qet COwnN ano fred in tne ait They than smashed one SO . DaNw's vehicle, Gagged the cer Out ana trrasned hum. Ome secunty personne! and the caster were aso n BACs Ned ate sraschiog ther Modue BUNS Bio ee eee ae Set at. Terravising the SBI sia, mt 8 nur 6 on to the oases ee eee PPENES Sn te mstal runk contarung the cash, Euros SP sad inal ES N30 bear Noweag abou Fe cash movement ‘Scanned wth Camscanet{The eminent psychologist, Dr Madhumita was invited by your school authorities to speak to the students nthe topic, ‘How to maintain robust mental health.’ She delivered a lively speech without using any wnedical technical terms. After the lecture the students asked many questions especially about how to Cope with stress during examinations. Dr Madhumita addressed their concerns very patiently and gave them some very useful tips. Write a report in 150-200 words for your school magazine describing the ‘ession with the psychologist. You are Noor/Hilal Head-girl/Head-boy, National School, Sonepat. All India 2019 10n your way to School, right in front of the school gate, you saw a verbal dispute leading to a physical fight between an auto tickshaw driver and his passenger. A teacher of your school intervened, found out the cause of the quarrel and amicably resolved the issue (problem). Write a report on the incident in 150-200 words. You are Balbir/Bimla. All India 2020 ‘Scanned wth CamscanetS Ram/ Rajani, an NC¢ Examples = ajani, an NCC cadet 4 Siyamnala Public Shoot Salem. Wite's ‘AMended Republic Day Parad in Delhi You study in 90 words on Republic Day Camp 4 ‘0 be published in your school magazine, in 0°24 Pe env" 1d the occasion. ‘srade. Don't forget to mention the floats and how you Proud Moment for our School by Rajani, Class xil-A day for our school wh lew Di tothe et ‘Cur NCO git cadets were selected to paricinat in the Republic Y Faring on 1st January, all four of us rescrog ae ee a ae im of the Republic D: st December. The a Les ena ooaine! ian fs fo enhance the self-confidence of cadets, deepen their value systems ace in the National Capital during the una and traditions of our nation and the important events that take ioc cadets from other states at the car ‘uP to the Repub Day. was an enightering experince i meet e Parade ground in Delhi Cantonment. The preparations were rigorous, but we four from Shyamal 16 went of vey wel, la Public School, Salem, managed them to perfection. Even the p on Republic Day itself, Fe of the VIP ysl. we marched down Ralpath wth our contingent in perect unison and eamed the tyernment department oats passing Sere Gate, we broke ranks to watch the various state and culture. . They were really exquisite, with our state's float displaying our true inal itwas a one-month long wondertul experi ; aa capital. 19 wonderful experience to participate in the Republic Day celebrations in the 2) youaze Ram/ Rajani. Write a report to be published in your school magazine, in 150-200 words, om therecent Book Fair you visited. Write about the stalls ofthe diferent publishers that participated ip the fair. Don't forget to mention the cultural shows and the other special features of the fair. ‘Compartment World Book Fair by Ram, Class Xil-B Last Sunday I visited the World Book Fair in Pragati Maidan, Delhi with my family, There was a big crowd due foitbeing a holiday. A large number of publishers from all over the world had set up their stalls to display what they were printing. There was a separate section for children’s books, which included school books and help books from Indian publishers. A large number of story books for primary school children were the highlight of the fair. Basdes the books, a number of cultural events and quiz competitions were taking a place, My elder sister and mysel participated in a quiz on Indian authors. She was fond of Indian iterature and had been reading Indian authors extensively, She was overjoyed to win the runner-up prize in the quia, Her prize was @ ‘complete set of new books of her favourite author, all autographed by the author himselt There were many food stalls to take care of our hunger due to the extensive exercise of visiting various stalls. So we ate pizzas for lunch and lovely hot pakodas with tea at § PM. A special feature of the fair was the audio-visual display held in the evening. A film made on one of Premchand's novels was being screened, We watched itil he itera, Bt then had to leave, as we would be late reaching home. Compartment 2017 2017 twas an enjoyable learning experience for all of us. ‘Scanned wth CamscanetSELF ASSESSMENT took 2yur school is situated near a road inters sed overturned when it braked sudde: everything to save the passengers. You words on the accident and your frie ection. Last week, in the morning, a bus coming at a great ‘nly. Senior students of your school rushed out and did Were part of the rescue efforts. Write a report in 150 — 200 nds role, for your school newsletter. You are George/ Mary. ‘All India 2017 Mumbai. You visited the 108. Write a report on the loss of 3m are Amrita/ Amrath, staff correspondent of ‘The Times of India’, places in the city devastated by the terrorist attack in November, 20 ines and the immense damage caused to property. (150-200 words) be ‘Scanned wth Camscanet