Writing a Report — 33

(40 minutes, 250–300 words)

Imagine that your school magazine has a weekly column called “Performing EXTRA”. As part of their investigation into extracurricular activities of young people, they have asked you to write a news report based on the results of your
own survey demonstrated in the graph below.

In your report say:

1. who participated in the survey;
2. what changes and trends can be seen comparing the data in the graph below;
3. what are the reasons for such changes;
4. how the situation might develop in the future.

Remember the rules of news report writing. Make sure your report has:

• a headline
• a byline and a placeline
• a lead paragraph
• body paragraphs
• a conclusion