INFORMATION REPORT

An information report is a NON-FICTION TEXT Its a text about FACTS which means it has information so that the reader learns about a topic. The topic can be a living or non living thing. You might learn about cars, for example. An information report:
uses facts to explain something gives details about a topic does not contain personal views

Information reports are usually written, but can also be spoken.

STRUCTURE
An introductory statement or mini paragraph introducing the subject of the report. 1) Classification of item being Body paragraphs which deal with different aspects of the description. 1. Each paragraph STARTS with a SUBTITLE, that is topic sentence highlighting the focus of the paragraph. 2. Rest of the paragraph provides details or development on the main idea

A concluding paragraph which summarizes the information in the report.

Which of the following is the best paragraph?

The Weather in Italy Introduction: One thing you must do in your life is visiting the most ancient country of the world. Climate: Italy has a Mediterranean climate; this means that the weather is clearly distinguished by warm and wet winters and hot and dry summers. Seasons and weather This country has a mountain weather in the north and hot and dry weather in the south. In the case of the summertime, the average temperatures in the valleys are 28C in the south and 22C in the north. On the other hand, the winter is very cold in the Alps, cold and foggy in the central Apennines, and almost warm on the southern provinces.

Conclusion: As a result of all the mention above, the weather in Italy shows high variety.

Weather Italy has an amazing Mediterranean climate. italy is beautiful and has different weather in the regions in italy the summer the temperature is 28C in the south and 22C in the north the winter in italy is cold in all the adorable regions but very cold in the alps, less in the central Apennines, and not so cold in the south.

Lesson Review!

Report Writing
Miss Josefina

Goal
I can identify the main characteristics of a REPORT

Introduction: California is the most wonderful place to visit because it has variety of weather and a beautiful nature.
California Weather: Visitors to California can find any weather they like. They can find cool temperatures in the summer; also they can find warm weather in the winter.

The Best Place to Visit

California Landscape: On the other hand, visitors can find the nature they like. They can find high mountains and low valleys. Visitors can find a huge forest, a dead desert, and a beautiful coast.
Conclusion: So California is the most wonderful place to visit because of its weather and nature.

So
What makes a good Report?