Information Report Writing Skills
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Part of Exploring Text Types series. Pip, with the aid of her persuasive writing piece, has convinced her doughnut-loving principal that the school canteen needs a nutritional facelift. Before she decides on improving the canteen, Pip has to prepare an informative report for him. She decides to do some work experience at a local paper to learn more about informative writing. Guides viewers through the informative writing process and points out some common problems when gathering information and presenting reports.
Media Details
Runtime: 12 minutes 38 seconds
- Topic: Language Arts
- Subtopic: Composition (Writing), Critical Thinking
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 9
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2009
- Producer/Distributor: Video Education America
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