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Based on the information on your completed scorecard, write a short report for the Danapur local newspaper about the Annual Athletic Meet of the school. Remember 'CODER'. Some further advice ...
• Give an interesting heading
• By line (who has written the report)
• Answer the 'WH' questions - Who? Why? When? Where?
• Overall result
• Aim of the Meet
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