HOW TO WRITE A "NEWS REPORT".

1.- UNDERSTANDING THE TASK:
A news report gives factual information about a current event. It should be written in a formal and impersonal style and presents facts objectively.

2.- WRITING OUTLINE:
Paragraph 1: Headline.
Paragraph 2: Byline.
Paragraph 3: Opening.
Paragraph 4: Gives details.
Paragraph 5: Closing.

3.- STEPS:
STEP 1: Getting ideas.
Try to answer these questions in your report:
.- What happened?
.- Who was involved?
.- Where and when did it happen?
.- Why or how did it happen?
.- Find out extra details and people's reactions.
STEP 2: Organizing your ideas:
.- Write a first draft
.- Follow the writing outline
STEP 3: Reviewing your writing:
.- Include linkers.
.- Check grammar and spelling
.- Write the final version