Page 3 - REPORT TEXT

 Reports classify or describe something eg a combine harvester.
 Reports begin with a general statement which introduces the topic.
 In the description, facts (parts, qualities, habits and behaviours of the subject) may be
described.
 Example of a report: shows the structure and language features of a report text.
Writing reports

 When writing reports you will need to:
 use technical terms eg comb, threshing, drum
 write in simple present tense eg harvest, cuts.
Practice by writing a report on a topic of your choice

 a topic of your choice.
 Don't forget to include technical terms and verbs (action words)

Example 2

Platypus

Many people call platypus duckbill because this animal has a bill like duckbill. Platypus is a native
Tasmania and southern and eastern Australia.

Platypus has a flat tail and webbed feet. Its body length is 30 to 45 cm and covered with a thick, and
woolly layer of fur. Its bill is detecting prey and stirring up mud. Platypus' eyes and head are small. It has
no ears but has ability to sense sound and light.

Platypus lives in streams, rivers, and lakes. Female platypus usually dig burrows in the streams or river
banks. The burrows are blocked with soil to protect it from intruders and flooding. In the other hand,
male platypus does not need any burrow to stay.

Analyzing on the Text

 Generic Structure analysis

General classification; stating general classification, the animal of platypus.

Description; describing in detail characterization of platypus' body and habitual life

 Language Feature Analysis

Focusing in group; the animal of platypus