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.

Writing reports
When writing reports you will need to:
* use technical terms eg comb, threshing, drum
* write in simple present tense eg harvest, cuts.

Refer to the sample report text to answer the following questions.
1 List some more technical terms from the text.
2 List some words that are written in the present tense.

Practice by writing a report on a topic of your choice.
* a new tractor
* the latest four wheel drive vehicle
* a new herbicide
* a topic of your choice.
Don't forget to include technical terms and verbs (action words)

Report
1 Other technical words: combine harvesters, reaping, winnowing, auger, stubble, grains, head, straw, chaff.
2 Other words written in present tense: pulls, graze, passes, blow.

Taken from http://www.lmpc.edu.au