A news report

A news report provides information about a recent event. It presents the facts objectively in order of importance. It should answer the questions: who, what, when, where and why. Look at the topic below. Then study the plan and read the useful language.

Topic (example)
Write a news report about someone who survived a dangerous experience.

Plan
Opening: Summary of the event and most important facts.
Body: Details about the event.
Closing: Significance of the event/reactions and comments.

Useful language
According to ...
yesterday ...
last night ...
Due to ...
because
Consequently, ...
As a result of ...
For this reason, ...
Apparently, ...
Sources say ...