English /Writing /Informative Texts

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 Sentence Cut & Paste

Complete each topic sentence and then match it up to the correct paragraph.

Writing Topic Sentences (2)

The paragraphs are missing topic sentences. Write a topic sentence that introduces the main idea of each paragraph.

Writing Topic Sentences (1)

The paragraphs are missing topic sentences. Write a topic sentence that introduces the main idea of each paragraph.

Information Report Structure Jumble

This activity helps consolidate understanding of the structure of information reports. Organise the jumbled paragraphs into the correct order.

Information Report Features Word Search

A fun way to consolidate understanding of the structure and features of a report.

Information Report Structure Exemplar

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

Information Report Structure Poster

A poster showing the structure of an information report.

Information Report Planning Template

A planning template to help plan an information report.

Writing Facts & Opinions

Write a fact and an opinion to complete each sentence.

Kelpies: Fact & Opinion

Read a short passage and identify the facts and the opinions.

Fact or Opinion? Colour Code

Read the sentences and underline the facts in blue and the opinions in red.

Fact & Opinion Sort: Pirates

Is it a fact or is it an opinion? Cut and paste to sort the fact from the opinion in this pirate themed worksheet.