Reports resources

Students read an article about castles to complete a retrieval chart using information from the text. SJ-1-2-1995. Text provided.

Students are required to read an article, answer questions and complete a retrieval chart.

This task assesses student ability to find the text features of a science report about one of our native birds. The task is essentially a literacy task in the context of scientific writing, and can also be accessed from the English Bank.

This task assesses student ability to find the text features of a science report about moa.

The text that is read to students is about a household task in Greece. Students listen and then respond to 8 multiple-choice questions. SJ-2-1-1995. Text provided.

Students read a short text about ladybirds to answer retrieval and inferential questions. Text provided.

Students read an article on the marathon. They then answer a range of comprehension and vocabulary questions.

This task assesses students' ability to give a book review to a small group.

Students identify and describe a local place they like to visit within a written report.

Students read an article about shoeing a horse and find information from it to complete a retrieval chart.

Students read a newspaper article and answer comprehension and vocabulary questions.

Students prepare a talk for a group or the class about a book. The assessment focus is on both content and delivery. ARB scoring guides A and B are suitable for this task.

Students read a narrative about a toy glider competition, then answer retrieval and inferential questions. SJ-3-1-1994. Text provided.

This comprehension task assesses student ability to identify important information and establish the main idea of a text. SJ-2-2-2006. Text provided.

Students read a report on a fisheries officer's work and make mainly short written responses. The assessment focus is on comprehension and vocabulary. SJ-3-3-1990. Text provided.

Students prepare an oral book review. The assessment focus is on the ability to summarise, read fluently, and promote the book. Oral Language Assessment Guide C is suitable for this task.

Students read a newspaper article about outdoor activities then answer some comprehension questions.

Students read a newspaper article and answer questions about comprehension and vocabulary.

Students read an article on milking cows and then find information in it to complete a retrieval chart.

Students read an article on Mother Teresa and then answer short comprehension questions.

Students reflect on notes taken during a rugby game to write an effective report. They also consider some features that will add effect to their report. A link to student support material is given under the "Working with Students" tab.

Students write a report which gives details about a problem, gives reasons for the problem, and suggests how it might be fixed.

A report about a topic of local, national, or international interest is prepared. The assessment focus is on opinions and information from the media. ARB scoring guides A and B are suitable for this task.