Fast, focused, and full of facts - our Information Report Writing Templates: Cheetah are the perfect way to inspire student curiosity and develop informative writing skills. With a fun cheetah-themed design, this resource provides a structured and creative format for students to showcase everything they’ve learned about this incredible animal.

Students will research, draft, edit, and then publish their final report using these easy-to-use templates. Each page focuses on a specific element of information report writing, helping students practise using headings, organise their ideas clearly, and present factual information with confidence. The finished product is perfect for display, presentation, or even class booklets on wild animals!

With three handwriting line options (24mm, 18mm, and 14mm), this resource is easily adaptable to suit a range of ages and abilities. Whether you’re running an animal inquiry unit, working on report writing, or looking for an engaging cross-curricular task, this resource fits beautifully into whole-class, small group, or independent activities.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Gather and organise factual information about an animal
• ✅ Use headings and subheadings to structure informative writing
• ✅ Draft, revise, and publish a non-fiction text
• ✅ Enhance handwriting, layout, and presentation skills
• ✅ Add visual elements like diagrams and decorated covers

What’s Included:

• Cheetah-themed report writing templates in three handwriting line sizes:
•     - 24mm lines for early writers
•     - 18mm lines for developing writers
•     - 14mm lines for confident writers
• Each template includes the following pages:
•     - Cover
•     - Classification
•     - Appearance
•     - Diagram
•     - Habitat
•     - Diet
•     - Reproduction
•     - Lifecycle
•     - Behaviour
•     - Fun facts
•     - Blank lined page for summaries or extension writing

Materials Needed:

• Printed templates (in chosen line size)
• Pencils or pens
• Coloured pencils, crayons, or markers
• Stapler or other binding materials
• Optional: paint, glitter, or collage materials for cover decoration

How to Use:

1. Introduce cheetahs using books, videos, or online research tools.
2. Guide students in taking notes and organising their information under headings.
3. Support students through drafting and editing their reports.
4. Print the desired template pages for each student in the appropriate line size.
5. Students publish their reports onto the templates and decorate their covers and diagrams.
6. Staple the pages together to create a finished booklet for display or presentation.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during an animal inquiry project or nonfiction writing unit.
• 💡 Display the finished reports in a “Wild About Cheetahs” themed wall.
• 💡 Combine with art activities like cheetah mask making or habitat collages.
• 💡 Create a class animal library by adding reports from different students on different animals.
• 💡 Encourage students to present their cheetah reports orally to the class or a buddy group.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Enlarge to A3 size for younger students who need more space for writing.
• 💛 Provide word banks or scaffolded templates for learners who need extra support.
• 💛 Offer paints or textured papers for students to bring their cheetah covers to life.
• 💛 Encourage students to practise oral presentations using their final reports as a prompt.

Information Report Writing Templates: Cheetah are a fun and focused way to help students explore non-fiction writing, practise research skills, and proudly publish their own writing with a creative twist!