Written Report Outline - CXC English A SBA




Your Written Report should fulfill certain requirements. Note below what it should cover.
Paragraph One (Describe the process)

  •          What is the group’s theme/topic?
  •          What are the sub-themes/sub-topics focused on by the group members?
  •           How was the group formed?
  •          How did you choose your theme and why?
  •          How were the sub-topics of the group members selected?

  
Paragraph Two (Describe the procedure)
  • How did the group members go about searching for their pieces?
  • Did the group members help each other to source their pieces?
  • What process or system was used by the group to select the three (3) pieces for the group activity and written report? Did the group have meetings? Did group members have discussions? Were group members given the opportunity to defend the usefulness of their pieces? Were votes cast?
  • Why were the three specific pieces chosen for the group report? What outstanding qualities did they have?

Paragraph Three (Analysis of the Language)

·     Discuss the information that each piece gives on the theme and how it is significant. You can even highlight the effectiveness of language devices. Sources should be appropriately referenced using the MLA* or APA* format.
   
     *Your teacher should provide you with information on the MLA or APA format that is used when citing sources.


Paragraph Four (Outcomes) 
  •          Do you know more about the theme/topic?
  •          Do you want to learn more?
  •         Have you learnt anything about working in groups?
  •         Have your language skills improved?

This outline is a recommended format and not of a prescribed nature.


Word Limit: 250-300 words


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