They act as a prelude to the individual report writing task that will be the assessed item. The students then select which of those topics they would like to write a report on. They then decide upon the information they will need and establish the best ways of gathering that information. Assessment criteria introduced and discussed with the students. Students then spend time gathering all the information they will need to write an effective report to meet the agreed purpose and audience.
Students write drafts of reports.
After drafts are written, they proof read their reports and make any changes needed. They will then work in small help groups who will also offer feedback and ideas to them. Drafts will be reworked, and then published. Headlines for their articles will be brainstormed and one will be selected. Students will select a suitable photo and write a caption to accompany it.