CBSE Class 12 English Report Writing Worksheet

 

Communication Skills: There is a growing consensus among business executives that there is a lack of good writing skills among job applicants, as reported in several recent surveys. Because of this, employers are including writing skills as one of the skills they look for when hiring. Some even ask for a sample report when screening applicants. It is even included in the job description that the job requires a motivated communicator.

 

Tips for Good Writing: Keep it simple. Do not try to impress, rather try to communicate. Keep the sentences short and to the point. Do not go into a lot of details unless it is needed. Make sure every word needs to be there, that it contributes to the purpose of the report. Use active voice rather than passive. Active voice makes the writing move smoothly and easily. It also uses fewer words than the passive voice and gives impact to the writing by emphasizing the person or thing responsible for an action.

 

Good grammar and punctuation is important. Having someone proofread is a good idea. Remember that the computer cannot catch all the mistakes, especially with words like “red, read” or “there, their.”

 

THE FORMAT: For Newspaper: Heading, By-line, Place, date, and responses to the questions what, where, when, who, why and how.For School Magazine: Heading, By-line and responses to the questions Why, what, where, when, who, how (if it is a description of event).

 

 

 

 

(By- Jaya Prakash)

Agra, August 29.Twenty-four people including a woman and a two-month baby were killed in a tragic road accident involving a truck and Tata Sumo at Najafgarh, a village 14 km from here.The ill-fated Tata Sumo was carrying a marriage party from Delhi to Mathura. The truck carrying industrial goods to NOIDA collided head-on with Tata Sumo killing twelve of them on the spot. The injured were immediately rushed to Dr, RML Hospital where eight succumbed to injuries.

 

The Police have registered a case against the truck driver and they are on a man hunt. Eye – witnesses commented that it seemed the negligence of the truck driver that caused the accident.

 

 

 

 

Agarthala, August 28. It is science that holds the destiny of India’s future says Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam.

Inaugurating a science exhibition in one of the schools here, Dr. Kalam said that students will have to study science for its own sake and not for becoming a doctor or an engineer. “The development of the country much depends on the Scientists who could help solve problems faced by the nation in different fields” The dream of every citizen to see India as a super power will soon be fulfilled if the students’ energy and enthusiasm are properly channelized.

 

The exhibition was organized under the aegis of Lions’ Club of Agarthala. Earlier during the day, he visited an orphanage and spoke to the children for over an hour and lunched with them (Note: Now study the following example where the exhibition is given prominence).

 

 

 

 

Ahmadabad, Aug.29 - A grand ten-day science exhibition was inaugurated at Gyana Bharati Residential School here yesterday.

 

Forty schools from different parts of all states are participating in the exhibition. The theme of the exhibition is “Water Conservation”. “We hope this exhibition focuses on the need of the hour” said Dr. Madhavan, the convener of this exhibition.Inaugurating the exhibition Mr. Justice N.K. Patel (IRS) stressed on the need of students’ participation in creating social awareness on vital issues.

 

Mr. DuraiSwamy, the headmaster had made arrangements for the exhibition.

 

 

 

 

Forty students of the school NCC unit guided by Mr. R.B.Sachan, Programme Officer went on a ten-day trekking camp to Forests of Bhind (MP) during the summer holidays. The team set out from the school campus of 10th of May in a specially arranged bus. They went up to Morena forest in the bus. The members of the team started walking from there with the essential things packed in their hold-all. They reached the wild areas of the forest of Bhind by evening and raised the tent in convenient places near to the River Yamuna. They prepared their dinner, dined in the moonlight and had a comfortable sleep. For the next 8 days the team trekked around the nearby hills. It was a wonderful outdoor experience for the students. The troop returned to campus safely on 22nd of May.

 

Sample: 5: Q: Write a report for your school magazine, on the Career Counselling held at your school for the outgoing batch of class 12 students.

 

 

 

Thiruvananthapuram, 28 August, 2016. A career-counseling camp was organized for the students of class 12 of Mother India School on 26th August 2016 in the school premises. Sri. J.A. Raja Ram, Professor of Delhi University, inaugurated the counseling session. He expressed his views on the need for career counseling. He told that for the outgoing students of a school, career guidance is very essential.Mr. P.G. Roy, career counselor, talked to individuals and clarified their doubts. He explained the career avenues after 12th class. He briefed about the unknown and unpopular courses and areas as well.At the conclusion he distributed many pamphlets related to different careers and higher education compiled from various sources.The program added to the curiosity of the students to know more about various options in front of them.

 

Sample: 6: Q: Literary Club of your College organized a panel discussion on Brain Drain for the benefit of the senior school students. Write a report for your College magazine, about the event.

 

Answer:

 

Patna, 30 August, 2016. “The Problem of Brain Drain could be tackled very easily with the willing cooperation of students”. This was the finding of the students who listened to the panel discussion at St. Patrick’s College Patna.Inaugurating the discussion, Dr. Charan T. Verma,

 

Dean of career studies M.G. University said the new Economic policy could provide avenues to the unemployed youth of the country.

 

150 students from across the state were benefited out of the Panel Discussion. Messrs. Mallikarjuna, Industrialist from Noida V.R.Shukla, Psychologist Kiran and Professor S.V. University, were the members of the panel and the panel discussion was followed by a Brain Storming session on “ Issues before the Nation” moderated by Sri. J.A.Balakumar, Professor, Delhi University.In the post-lunch session, the participants had a group discussion on various issues related to Brain Drain.

 

Dr. Kamalakar, Bursar of the college, in close association with the college Literary Club had made elaborate arrangements.

 

Question. You are Karan / Kirti of L. M. Memorial Public School, Dwarka. Your school has adopted a village as a social responsibility. Students are being taken to teach the children of that village on a regular basis. Write a report, for your school magazine, on the various other programmes organized there in 120-150 words.
Answer: VARIOUS ACTIVITIES IN THE ADOPTED VILLAGE
Suggested Value Points:
A Report should answer the questions:
• What - name of event and occasion
• Where
• When -date and time
Activities (Teaching & Social Work) held
A comment on the quality of the activities organized

Various Activities In The Adopted Village
— By Karan/Kriti

L. M. Memorial Public School, Dwarka.
10th October, 20xx
On the occasion of World Literacy Day, the students of L. M. Memorial Public School, Dwarka were taken to a nearby village named Rajpur.
The school has taken the responsibility of educating the people residing in the village. Selected students from each standard are taken there every weekend, during school hours to impart knowledge. The first 6 months motive is to make each and every person capable of reading and writing. Free books and stationery are being provided through quality education. Children are given time to teach the residents in small groups, play games and interactions. Apart from the educational needs, special care is devoted to hygiene and sanitation. Girls are being given awareness on the importance of menstrual hygiene as well.
Various talent hunts were organised which left everyone overawed. The immense enthusiasm and zeal in the people to learn was the main driving factor.
A family kind of environment is created. The school treats the people of the village as its own students and is unbiased. By adopting a village, the school is making its students sensitive towards the need of the welfare of unprivileged and inculcates a sense of duty towards the society at a young age.

Question. You are Sandhya/Sohan an active member of the Animal Lovers Club which works for the welfare of animals by preventing cruelty to them. Recently you visited Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home.
You were pleasantly surprised to see the good treatment given to the animals. Write a report in 120-150 words on your visit. You may use the following points : injured dogs and cats – abandoned pets – very old animals – all very well cared for – well-equipped medical room – veterinary surgeon – green surroundings.
Answer: Title : Report on visit to Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home / Treatment of animals at Mahatma Gandhi
Animal Care Home
Suggested Value Points
– injured dogs and cats
– abandoned pets
– very old animals
– all very well cared for
– well-equipped medical room
– veterinary surgeon
– green surroundings
– any other relevant points 
Note- past tense should be used along with third person

Visit to Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home
— By Sandhya

Member Animal Lovers Club, Gwalior
10th October, 20xx
Animal Lovers Club was recently invited by the Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home for a visit where an opportunity to oversee the working of the organisation was given.
It is a home to abandoned pets, rescued animals and the ones injured on the streets. There were many old animals as well. It was astounding to see the quality of care the animals are being given. They have a family-like environment for them. This helps them to heal faster and stay happy. The animal home has all the facilities ranging from well- equipped medical room to a veterinary surgeon. Regular check-ups of those unwell by a team of veterinary specialists were carried out. The surroundings are animal-friendly as well. They are not being ruthlessly kept in cages. They have green surroundings with enough space for them to play and nurture.
Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home is doing a mind-blowing job by understanding and fulfilling the needs of those who can’t speak for themselves. The experience was an overwhelming one.

Question. MMD School, Nashik, recently organised a science symposium on the topic : “Effect of Pollution on Quality of Life.” You are Amit / Amita Raazdan, editor of the school magazine. Write a report on the event for your school magazine.
Answer: Title : Report on Science Symposium on Effect of Pollution on Quality of Life / Report on Science Symposium
held at MMD School, Nashik
Suggested Value Points:
– Science symposium
– Date, time, venue
– Agenda / programme
– Participants-number
– Resource person(s) / speakers / guests and their views
– Response of the audience
– Any other relevant points 
– Note- Past tense should be used.

Science Symposium - Effects of Pollution
—By Amit

Nashik
2 March 20xx
As all of you are aware, our school organised a science symposium on the topic: ‘Effect of pollution on the quality of life’ on 1st March, 2018. It was an enriching session for the students where they learned about the various hazards of pollution.
Pollution has drastically affected the health of our citizens. Each child was given the responsibility of a plant and was told to nurture it. The students also organised an awareness march. Many students came up with models on how to clean the rising levels of pollution.
The students had a wonderful time attending the symposium. Our Principal Ms. Anjali Aggarwal thanked the students and teachers for their enthusiastic participation.

Question. Cultural Society, Sunshine Public School, Nellore organised an adult literacy camp in its neighbourhood. Write a report in 120-150 words on the camp for your school newsletter. You are P. V. Sunitha, Secretary. Use the following clues :
No. of volunteers—hours spent in teaching—location of the class—chairs, blackboards—no. of people attending the camp—benefit.
Answer: REPORT WRITING
Format -Heading and writes name mention in the question
Content 4 marks
Expression
Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling 
Coherence and relevance of ideas and style 
ADULT LITERACY CAMP 
Suggested Value Points
– by: P. V. Sunitha
– Who: Sunshine Public School neighbor Secretary, Cultural Society Sunshine Public School
– Where: neighbour
– What: Adult Literacy Camp/ Literacy Camp
– When: date
– Other Details: one of volunteers hour spend in teaching location of the class
(Any other relevant points) (any four points)

ADULT LITERACY CAMP

P. V. Sunitha
Secretary, Cultural Society
Sunshine Public School
9 March, 2017
An adult literacy camp was organized on March 8, 2017 in our neighbourhood. The activities of the camp were carried out by the cultural society of the school with a total of 20 volunteers. The chief guest for the occasion was Mrs. Kavita Naik, a renowned social worker. There were 500 participants in the camp. They were divided into different groups and free classes were given to them in the various classrooms from 10 am to 1 pm. They were taught by writing the points on blackboards with colourful chalks. A cleanliness drive was organized with stress on the need to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. There were also talks on ethics, moral values, discipline and punctuality. Free books and stationery were distributed. Later, the chief guest presented appreciation certificates to the volunteers. She congratulated all the volunteers for organizing such a noble event.

 

 

1. You are Ankit staff reporter of a national daily. You were asked to cover a District Science Exhibition. Mentioning all relevant details write a report.

 

2. There was a rally organized by a youth organization against rampant corruption in the society. As a reporter of “The Hindustan Times” write a report.

 

3. A week long Aids Awareness Campaign was organized by your school. Write a report of the same.

 

4. Five of your classmates attended a jamboree at Mysore. Write a report for your school magazine.

 

5. Your class students went on a cycle expedition as a part of obtaining Duke of Edinburgh award. Write a report of the same.

 

6. The vidyalaya’s Silver-Jubilee celebration has just concluded. Write a brief report to be published in your school magazine.

 

7. Despite studying many books in science, our students lack a scientific temperament. A seminar was organized in your school to instill scientific temperament among the students write a brief report.

 

8. Write a report for your school magazine about the elections in your school.