Dive into informational writing with our Information Report Writing Templates: Penguin! These adorable penguin-themed templates are designed to guide students through the process of researching, drafting, and publishing a structured and visually appealing report about one of the world’s most beloved birds.

Students will explore key topics like habitat, diet, reproduction, and more, while learning to organise their findings under subheadings. Once their report is written, they can publish it neatly onto the themed templates, colour their diagrams, decorate the cover, and compile everything into a finished booklet that’s perfect for classroom display.

Each template set is offered in three handwriting line sizes (24mm, 18mm, and 14mm), making it easy to cater to a range of year levels and writing stages. Whether you're teaching a science unit on animals or focusing on non-fiction text types in English, this resource offers a meaningful and creative way to support writing development.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Gather and structure factual information into organised sections
• ✅ Write an informative report using clear subheadings and topic vocabulary
• ✅ Practise research, drafting, and editing processes
• ✅ Develop handwriting, layout, and publishing skills
• ✅ Engage creatively through colouring and presentation tasks

What’s Included:

• Penguin-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 extra writing

Materials Needed:

• Printed templates in selected line size
• Pencils or pens for writing
• Crayons, markers, or coloured pencils for decoration
• Stapler or folder for assembling final reports
• Optional: craft materials for embellishing the penguin cover

How to Use:

1. Introduce penguins using books, images, or short videos as part of your learning unit.
2. Help students research and record key facts under the provided report headings.
3. Guide them through drafting and editing their work.
4. Print and distribute the chosen template pages and handwriting line size.
5. Students publish their final reports onto the templates and decorate them.
6. Compile and display the completed booklets in your classroom or hallway.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a follow-up writing task after a science unit on birds or Antarctic animals.
• 💡 Combine with art projects like penguin portraits or polar landscapes.
• 💡 Set up a “Penguin Parade” bulletin board to showcase student reports.
• 💡 Invite students to read their reports aloud during presentation time.
• 💡 Create an animal report corner where students can explore each other’s work.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Enlarge the templates to A3 for younger learners or those who need more writing space.
• 💛 Offer sentence starters or scaffolding for students needing writing support.
• 💛 Use the blank lined page as an extension for fast finishers or to add reflections.
• 💛 Provide googly eyes or craft feathers to help students bring their penguin covers to life!

Information Report Writing Templates: Penguin are a fun and effective way to support your students in building confidence with non-fiction writing while learning more about these fascinating, flightless birds.