Apply it to News report:
How the text works
Purpose, shape and language.
Purpose: Inform a public audience about an event or development
Common forms: School news, community event, current affairs
Typical structure: Headline and lead → key facts → context and attributed views → next development
Language features: Past tense; concise lead; reported speech; attribution; time and place detail
Tone and register: Clear and impartial; use attributed opinions and avoid sensational claims.
Teaching guidance
Lead with who, what, where and when. Separate confirmed facts from comments and give sources clearly.
Quick learner checklist
- □ The opening makes the purpose clear: Inform a public audience about an event or development.
- □ Each part has a clear place and moves the reader towards the purpose.
- □ The language features, tone and level of formality fit the reader and situation.
- □ I have checked the details, paragraphing and punctuation before sharing.