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1st Bac Writing

Unit 6: Writing Skill: Writing a News Report (كتابة تقرير إخباري)

A news report provides objective information about an event. In your exam, focus on facts: *what happened, where, and when.* REPORT TEMPLATE Formal Register

The Headline

Example: "Heavy Rain Causes Floods in Casablanca"

1. The Lead (The 5 Ws)

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1. The Lead (The 5 Ws)

Start with the most important facts. Mention Who, What, Where, When, and Why in the first 2 sentences.

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2. The Body (Details)

Explain How it happened. Include witness quotes or extra details.

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3. The Tail (Extra Info)

What is happening now? Occurred حدث / وقع Witnesses شهود عيان Authorities السلطات Reported أفاد / صرّح

Exam Do's & Don'ts

  • Use Passive Voice (e.g., "The man was arrested").
  • Write in the Third Person (He/She/They).
  • Don't say "I think" or "In my opinion."
  • Don't use slang or informal language.

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