English writing: newspaper reports Writing newspaper reports can be a fun way to write creatively for an audience. There are several points to bear in mind when writing a newspaper report: a. have a really attention grabbing headline b. keep the opening short but informative so that the reader can get the key points of the story quickly c. keep sentences punchy and to the point d. try to make quotes from other sources (made up interviews possibly) e. write in the past tense as you are reporting on an event that has happened We have just published a whole series of newspaper report templates on a range of subjects of historical importance, such as: The Battle of Hastings The Plague World War 1 events World War II events If children do not have the necessary information to write reports on these topics then they can visit the comprehension pages and fact sheets on each of these topics. Go to Report Writing