Ricky Reverb has thrown
away any evidence that
might give you clues
about where he is.
When you've checked them all, select Next.
(date/time)
(source of info)
(info given by clue)
- 10 July at 1.00 pm
- 9 July at 12.00 pm
- 9 July at 1.00 pm
Read the evidence carefully
and try again.
- booking receipt
- plane ticket
- surfboard receipt
Read the evidence carefully
and try again.
- Ricky is going to perform in Surfers Paraside Seaside Chapel
- Ricky has a booking at Surfers Paraside Seaside Chapel
- Ricky has a booking at Surfers Paraside Seaside Cafe
Read the evidence carefully
and try again.
the information in your
notebook.
To put the clues in order, first select the evidence for Monday, 8 July.
8 Monday
9 Tuesday
10 Wednesday
15 Monday
(date/time)
(source of info)
(info given by clue)
8.00 pm
awards
people to attend pop awards
10.00 am
to Surfers Paradise at this time
8.00 am
receipt
for shampoo and blow dry
1.00 pm
Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel
for one hour
10.00 pm
10.00 pm (email) Ricky Reverb asks
girlfriend to meet him at Surfers airport.
8.00 am (receipt) He visits hairdresser for
shampoo and blow dry.
10.00 am (travel details) Itinerary confirms
his flight to Surfers at this time.
1.00 pm (booking receipt) Ricky Reverb has a
booking at Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel.
8.00 pm (invitation to awards) Ricky Reverb
accepts for two people to attend pop awards
at Tinsel Town Concert Hall, but doesn't
show.
(magazine article) Release of Ricky Reverb's
new CD.
text to find out about the
structure of a newspaper
report.
Then select Next.
Then select Next.
Pop star Ricky Reverb did not
show up at the Pop Idol awards
ceremony last night. Ricky's
agent, Kat McCool, accepted his
award for him.
Earlier today, Ms McCool said the
last time they had spoken was at
6.00 pm on Monday, when he
told her he didn’t want to be
disturbed the next day. He
sounded perfectly normal, she
said.
She described Ricky Reverb as a talented musician who
cared about his fans. She promised she would do anything
she could to help the police with their enquiries.
and then choose the correct fact.
10.00 pm (email) Ricky Reverb asks girlfriend to
meet him at Surfers airport.
8.00 am (receipt) He visits hairdresser for
shampoo and blow dry.
10.00 am (travel details) Itinerary confirms his
flight to Surfers at this time.
1.00 pm (booking receipt) Ricky Reverb has a
booking at Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel.
8.00 pm (invitation to awards) Ricky Reverb
accepts for two people to attend pop awards at
Tinsel Town Concert Hall, but doesn't show.
(magazine article) Release of Ricky Reverb's new CD.
an email to his girlfriend, asking her to meet him at
Surfers airport.
visited the hairdresser for a shampoo and blow dry.
Later the same day, at 1.00 pm, Ricky Reverb had
a booking at Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel.
the pop Idol awards at Tinsel Town Concert Hall was
held. Ricky Reverb had accepted for two people, but
didn't show up.
released.
- Tuesday
- Monday
- Wednesday
- an email
- an invitation
- a letter
- his guitarist
- her girlfriend
- his girlfriend
- Surfers airport
- Surfers cafe
- Surfers casino
- 19 July
- 9 June
- 9 July
- 8.00 pm
- 8.00 am
- 10 am
- visits the hairdresser
- visited the hairdresser
- visited his girlfriend
- shampoo and blow dry.
- a trim and shave.
- hair colouring.
- 8.00 pm
- 1.00 pm
- 10.00 am
- Tinsel Town.
- Sanctuary Cove.
- Surfers Paradise.
- 1.00 pm
- 11.00 am
- 12.00 noon
- a swim
- a booking
- a gig
- Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel.
- Sanctuary Cove Surf Club
- Surfers Paradise Beach cafe.
- Sunday
- Monday
- Wednesday
- 8.00 am
- 8.00 pm
- 10.00 pm
- three people
- one person
- two people
- new CD
- video clip
- DVD
- played.
- released.
- burnt.
Intro (or Orientation)
Record of events
Reorientation (optional)
Read the paragraph again. The beginning
makes sence, but the second part doesn't
introduce what the report will be about.
Choose another paragraph that gives the
background and explains what the report will
cover.
Read the paragraph again. It doesn't attract the
reader's attention or tell them what actually
happened. The introduction should present the
key event in the past tense, since it has already
happened.
Choose another paragraph that gives the
background and attracts attention.
Congratulations!
This paragraph begins with a question to grab
the reader's attention. Then it states simply and
clearly the facts of the background to the case.
Select Next to continue.
had a booking at Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel.
Where's Ricky Reverb? After the pop star failed to
show up to collect his Pop Idol award on Wednesday,
we have been on the trail to track him down.
On Monday, 8 July at 10.00 pm, Ricky Reverb sent
an email to his girlfriend asking her to meet him
at Surfers airport.
(optional)
Now group the sentences into paragraphs.
Select Next to continue.
Where's Ricky Reverb? After the pop star failed to show up to collect his Pop Idol award on Wednesday, we have been on the trail to track him down.
On Monday, 8 July at 10.00 pm, Ricky Reverb sent an email to his girlfriend, asking her to meet him at Surfers airport.
Early on Tuesday, 9 July at 8.00 am, Ricky Reverb visited the hairdresser for a shampoo and blow dry.
Then at 10.00 am, he flew to Surfers Paradise.
Later the same day, at 1.00 pm, Ricky Reverb had a booking at Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel.
The next night, Wednesday 10 July, at 8.00 pm, the awards dinner at Tinsel Town Concert Hall was held. Ricky Reverb accepted the invitiation for two people, but didn't show.
On Monday, 15 July, Ricky Reverb's new CD will be released.
(optional)
You should make four paragraphs.
Where's Ricky Reverb? After the pop star failed to show up to collect his Pop Idol award on Wednesday, we have been on the trail to track him down.
On Monday, 8 July at 10.00 pm, Ricky Reverb sent an email to his girlfriend, asking her to meet him at Surfers airport.
Early on Tuesday, 9 July at 8.00 am, Ricky Reverb visited the hairdresser for a shampoo and blow dry.
Then at 10.00 am, he flew to Surfers Paradise.
Later the same day, at 10.00 pm. Ricky Reverb has a booking at Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel.
The next night, Wednesday, 10 July at 8.00 pm, the awards dinner at Tinsel Town Concert Hall was held. Ricky Reverb acepted the invitation for two people, but didn't show.
On Monday, 15 July, Ricky Reverb's new CD will be released.
Check again.
Are those sentences
about the same day?
Each paragraph should
only contain sentences
about the same day.
Fantastic!
Now read over your report so far
and reflect on these questions:
- Does your record of events
include only known facts? - Are the events in the order
they happened? - Does the language show what
has already happened: that
is, are the verbs all in the
past tense?
When you are happy with your
text, select Next.
Select a paragraph for your reorientation.
Ricky wanted to get away
from his agent so he left
town.
Ricky and Amanda went to
Surfers Paradise Seaside
Chapel. He didn't return to
Tinsel Town.
Ricky was too nervous to
go to the awards
ceremony so he stayed at
home.
Where's Ricky Reverb? After the pop star failed to show up to collect his Pop Idol award on Wednesday, we have been on the trail to track him down.
On Monday, 8 July at 10.00 pm, Ricky Reverb sent an email to his girlfriend, asking her to meet him at Surfers airport.
Early on Tuesday, 9 July at 8.00 am, Ricky Reverb visited the hairdresser for a shampoo and blow dry. Then at 10.00 am, he flew to Surfers Paradise. Later the same day, at 1.00 pm, Ricky Reverb had a booking at Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel.
The next night, Wednesday 10 July, at 8.00 pm, the awards dinner at Tinsel Town Concert Hall was held. Ricky Reverb accepted the invitiation for two people, but didn't show.
On Monday, 15 July, Ricky Reverb's new CD will be released.
Aha! Look!
Select next to complete your newspaper report.
Then select Next.
Where's Ricky Reverb? After the pop star failed to show up to collect his Pop Idol award on Wednesday, we have been on the trail to track him down.
On Monday, 8 July at 10.00 pm, Ricky Reverb sent an email to his girlfriend, asking her to meet him at Surfers airport.
Early on Tuesday, 9 July at 8.00 am, Ricky Reverb visited the hairdresser for a shampoo and blow dry. Then at 10.00 am, he flew to Surfers Paradise. Later the same day, at 1.00 pm, Ricky Reverb had a booking at Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel.
The next night, 10 Wednesday July at 8.00 pm, the awards dinner at Tinsel Town Concert Hall was held . Ricky Reverb accepted the invitation for two people, but didn't show.
On Monday, 15 July, Ricky Reverb's new CD will be released.
Ricky and Amanda went to Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel. He didn't return to Tinsel Town.
Select each point to find out more about writing headlines.
Then choose an eye-catching font that is easy to read and write a headline for your report. Then select Next.
'Fans vote Reverb top' is better than 'Fans select Ricky
reverb as the most popular singer'.
Avoid abbreviations such as 'no.' for 'number' , as they can be misleading.
The present tense makes it sound as if it is happening
as we read, instead of in the past, which is more
exciting: for example, 'Reverb wins award'.
An example of active voice is 'Reverb wins award' ,
instead of 'The award is won by Ricky Reverb'. Active
voice is shorter, clearer and catchier.
Select each point to find out more.
You can position the picture at the top or bottom of your report.
When you're happy with your report, select Next.
Think about size, colour and content. Does the picture
present what you want to show?
The picture should add something to the words.
Close-ups show facial expressions that communicate
how people feel.
Think about the best type of short for your report: a
close-up for emotion, or a long shot for action, for
example.
That's a sensational report!
Thanks for all your help!
Where's Ricky Reverb? After the pop
star failed to show up to collect his Pop
Idol award on Wednesday, we have
been on the trail to track him down.
On Monday, 8 July at 10.00 pm, Ricky Reverb sent an email to his girlfriend, asking her to meet him at Surfers airport.
Early on Tuesday, 9 July at 8.00 am, Ricky Reverb visited the hairdresser for a shampoo and blow dry. Then at 10.00 am, he flew to Surfers Paradise. Later the same day, at 1.00 pm, Ricky Reverb had a booking at Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel.
The next night, Wednesday, 10 July at 8.00 pm, the awards dinner at Tinsel Town Concert Hall was held . Ricky Reverb accepted the invitation for two people, but didn't show.
On Monday, 15 July, Ricky Reverb's new CD will be released.
Ricky and Amanda went to Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel. He didn't return to Tinsel Town.
Where's Ricky Reverb? After the pop star failed to show up
to collect his Pop Idol award on Wednesday, we have been
on the trail to track him down.
On Monday, 8 July at 10.00 pm, Ricky Reverb sent an email to his girlfriend, asking her to meet him at Surfers
airport.
Early on Tuesday, 9 July at 8.00 am, Ricky Reverb visited the hairdresser for a shampoo and blow dry. Then at 10.00 am, he flew to Surfers Paradise. Later the same day, at 1.00 pm, Ricky Reverb had a booking at Surfers Paradise Seaside Chapel.
The next night, Wednesday, 10 July at 8.00 pm, the awards dinner at Tinsel Town Concert Hall was held . Ricky Reverb accepted the invitation for two people, but didn't
show.
On Monday, 15 July, Ricky Reverb's new CD will be released.
Ricky and Amanda went to Surfers
Paradise Seaside Chapel. He didn't
return to Tinsel Town.
The headline, or title, must catch attention. It should sum up what the report is about in a catchy way.
The introduction contains short sentences that present the information about who, where, when and what to capture interest.
The main part of the report retells events in chronological order, keeping to the point. It may include factual descriptions.
The concluding section rounds off events and can add related details.