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IGCSE Report Writing and Article Writing by Dinzei Maureen

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IGCSE REPORT WRITING/ARTICLE WRITING By Dinzei Maureen     What is a Report? A report is a structured piece of writing that presents information about an event, situation, investigation or issue. Reports are usually written to inform, investigate, record findings or make recommendations. Examples: A report on a school trip A report on bullying in school A report on an environmental problem A report on an accident A report on students' use of the library Important features of a report A good report may include: A clear title Introduction Background/context Findings Relevant details or evidence Conclusions Recommendations, where appropriate Formal and objective language What Is an Article? An article is a piece of writing intended to inform, explain, entertain or persuade a particular audience. Articles may appear in: newspapers magazines school publications websites newsletters Features of an article An effective article usually has: An interesting headline/title An engaging op...

Fluke: IGCSE Short Story by Dinzei Maureen

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  Fluke By Gunsekera Plot summary The story begins with a description of Mr Weerakoon, a smartly dressed businessman with a “modern” computer case. He has an air of confidence and energy as he climbs into the back of a taxi. The narrator, Vasantha, the taxi driver, listens to Mr Weerakoon talk about his work. He is on his way to an important marketing meeting.  At the conference venue, Mr Weerakoon asks Vasantha to bring his bags to a meeting room signposted “Marketing: The Secret of Success”. The meeting room has a view of a “pool”, “coconut trees”, and the “sea”. But Mr Weerakoon has trouble with the overhead projector. Although Vasantha is not a “computer man”, he thinks he can help. He explains that the human body has a “magnetism”, and that machines “respond to their touch”. It works, and Mr Weerakoon suggests the taxi driver stay to get a few tips on marketing.  As Vasantha listens to Mr Weerakoon discuss “stuff about bell curves and market segmentation”, he decides...

IGCSE Poem: At the Bus Station: Dinzei Maureen

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At the Bus Station By Julius  Chingono (a Zimbabwean poet)   When you arrive at the bus station pull down your tie or remove the tie to prevent strangulation. During the fight to board the bus, unfasten all buttons of the shirt and jacket to avoid losing the buttons. During the battle to gain entry to the bus, tighten both shoelaces for, when you are hauled into the bus, you hang in the air and the shoes may come off, tighten your belt to avoid being undressed during the scrambling at the door, remove your spectacles and hold tight to someone until you are in the bus. During the climb pay no attention to human sounds, also bear in mind words lose meaning until you are inside the bus. Summary and Analysis of the Poem Chingono’s At the Bus Station . Written in one long narrow column, the poem visually resembles a queue of people squeezing themselves as tightly as possible into a narrow space. Chingono uses enjambment so that, instead of laying sentences out line by line in an o...

Blozzom Everyday Institute's 8th International Conference 20026 by Dinzei Maureen Marris

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Blozzom Everyday Institute's 8th International Conference 2026 Programme of Events   1. Opening Prayer 5minutes 2. Welcome Address by the Convener, Dinzei Maureen 5minutes 3.   Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat to Humanity or a Tool for Good? By Dr. Lucky Ogoo, President *International Association of Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence Professionals, London, UK 30 minutes 4. Practical Session on how to use Claude AI By Dinzei Maureen 15 minutes 5. Game show 10 minutes 6. Practical Session with Professor Akanbi,  Lagos State University 10 minutes 7. Questions and Answers. 10 minutes 8. Announcement: 5 minutes 10. Closing Prayer. 5 minutes   Welcome Address by Dinzei Maureen Marris 

Debate/Spelling Bee Competition Welcome Address by Dinzei Maureen

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Cross-section of the debaters and spellers Meet the judges for the Blozzom Everyday Institute's Spelling Bee/ Debate Competition    WELCOME ADDRESS FOR The Blozzom Everyday Institute's Spelling Bee and Debate Competition 2026 Theme: Edutech and Everyday Learning Date: Friday, 17th July 2026 Venue: Lagos, Nigeria Distinguished guests, respected school proprietors and administrators, esteemed teachers, honoured parents, our highly distinguished panel of judges, valued sponsors and partners, members of the media, invited guests, dedicated staff of Blozzom Everyday Institute, our brilliant contestants joining us both physically and virtually, ladies and gentlemen: Good morning and a very warm welcome to each and every one of you. Today is not just another day on the calendar. It is a celebration of excellence. It is a celebration of knowledge. It is a celebration of courage, confidence, innovation, and the limitless possibilities that emerge when education meets technolo...