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The purpose of an information report is to present factual information on a given subject. This collection of information report worksheets and resources helps teach the structure and language features of informative texts. Our collection of resources includes language feature worksheets, information report exemplars, posters and more. Watch our How to Write an Information Report Video.

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Topic Sentences: Bushfires

Read the paragraphs taken from a report on bushfires. Each is missing a topic sentence. Write a suitable topic sentence for each paragraph.

Structure of a Report Exemplar

An annotated example of an information report, highlighting correct structure and features.

Report Jumble (Supported)

Unjumble the information report on rabbits.

Rabbits Report Jumble

Unjumble the information report on rabbits.

Features of a Report

Read the information report and follow the instructions to analyse the structure and features.

Report Structure Poster

A poster showing the structure of an information report.

Topic Sentence Match

Cut and paste to match the topic sentences to the paragraphs.

Book Report Planning Template

A planning template to help organise a book report.

Biography Research Planning Template

A planning template to help plan and organise ideas for a biography.

Animal Research Template

A planning template to help plan and organise ideas for a report on an animal.

Elephants Report Worksheet

This worksheet includes the information report ‘Africa’s Endangered Elephants’ and a set of questions for learners to answer.

Poster: What is a Topic Sentence?

A poster explaining topic sentences.