Article

Writing
M. Rashid K.
PGT-English
DPS Nacharam
 Introduction
An article is an expression of one’s thought on
an issue or a subject logically and coherently
written in meaningful paragraphs.
Explanation
An article is a piece of writing about a
particular subject for a newspaper or magazine.
In fact, it is like a direct conversation with the
Article
reader. The first thing required in an article is
Writing
an interesting title to catch the attention of the
reader. It should be engaging enough to make
the reader go from beginning to end. Make sure
that the ideas are well organized. Spend some
time in collecting the ideas and organizing
them in a proper sequence. An article should
end with the summing up of the points made
and drawing a conclusion from that.
 Points to Remember

Title Beginning Argument

Give a title that Begin with a striking Present a strong
catches the attention opening sentence which argument for your ideas
of the reader. Give the addresses the readers and supporting it with
byline under the title attracts them to the topic evidence or elaboration.
Devices Paragraph Development
Use linking devices like Introduce a new point at Develop your ideas as
‘however’, ‘therefore’ to the beginning of each much as you can to
make the composition paragraph that allows to make them interesting
appear a whole. strengthen your ideas. and substantial.
 Points to Remember

Passive Rhetorical
01 Use passive voice to 02 Use rhetorical
give an objectivity. questions to provide a
specific effect.
Language Conclusion
03 Use humour and
04 Conclude with your
emotive language. strongest point.
 Format of an Article
Make the title Title/ Heading
eye-catching. The name given in
Byline the question is to be
Put the topic in used. Write XYZ/
proper ABC, if not given.
perspective. Use Introduction
relevant quotes Merits/ demerits,
and statistics. Development of causes/ reasons,
Topic effects/ results
Should be should be discussed.
concluded with
hope/ Summing up Opinion, comments,
warning, recommendations,
appeal/ steps to be taken,
Conclusion
call, etc. solution, etc. to be
included.
 Sample Question
Question
You are Kreetika/Siddhartha.
You have been asked to write
an article on whether the
gender roles in India are
really changing, for your
school magazine. Do so in
about 150–200 words.
Guided Sample
 Marking Scheme

1 Mark 2 Marks 2 Marks

Format Content Expression
(Title + (logical organisation, (Accuracy +
Writer’s name) relevance) Fluency)
Marking Scheme (B. E. 2024)

1 Mark 3 Marks 1/2 Mark 1/2 Mark

Format Content Cohesion Accuracy
(Title + (logical organisation + (of Idea) (Spelling +
Writer’s name) Relevance) Grammar)
Practice
Questions
 01
Question
The number of women in the
police force seems insufficient especially
when we see the increasing involvement of
women in terrorist activities. Write an article
in 150-200 words for ‘The Hindustan
Chronicle’, on the need of having more
women in the police force.
 Need Of Having More
Women In The Police Force
Women empowerment and participation has seen a radical
improvement in the recent few decades. Women are no longer confined
to their homes and have come forward to excel in almost all fields, at par
with men. But it has been observed that the number of women in the
police force seems insufficient especially when we compare their
increasing number in terrorist activities. Women are sure to prove their
worth in the police force as they are more committed to the cause they
work for and less corrupt, two qualities that are lacking in policemen.
The government needs to increase the reserved quota for recruitment of
women in the police force.
 Need Of Having More
Women In The Police Force
Women need to be given incentives to join the police force and this is
sure to prove favourable as they bring with them a distinctly different
and valuable set of skills that is bound to change the way the police is
perceived in our community. As the job description of the police
expands beyond crime-fighting into community service the presence of
more women in the police force is sure to help to burnish the tarnished
image of the police officers, improve community relations and foster a
more flexible and less violent approach to maintaining law and order.
National Author’s Day Minitheme 02
Question
The present-day youth are
greatly stressed due to cut-throat
competition and consumerist culture.
Write an article in 150-200 words on
the causes of the stress on the modem
generation suggesting suitable
solutions.
 Causes Of Stress On The Modern Generation
The main cause of stress on the modern generation is the cut-throat
competition and consumerist culture prevalent in our society. This
always puts them under pressure of efficiency and productivity. The
modern environment is highly competitive and calls for relentless effort
on the part of each youngster. To achieve the goals they have to devote
all their time and capacity, without rest. So they have no time to care
even for their own selves. They have no time for relaxing or to pursue
something of their own interest sounds like a luxury to them. The
effects of this stress on the youth also visible in their physical being
whereby they have increased pulses and a lot of tension in their
[Link] increased professionalism and specialisation there seems
no practical and suitable solution for this stress due to the competition.
 Causes Of Stress On The Modern Generation
In this age of consumerism, it is not surprising that the youth of today
are also constantly vying to outdo each other in acquiring material
things. But now it is high time each one of us sat back in quiet
introspection to contemplate where we are actually heading in this
high-speed pace. Our health and well-being will have to be our
primary concern for, as they say, “a healthy mind lies in a healthy
body”. Let us stop living like robots. We are humans and have to
behave likewise and not like machines which are our own creation.
Worksheets
PRACTICE AT HOME
 Worksheet 1 Worksheet 2
In many parts of our country girls As compared to the older
are still discouraged from going to generation the youth of today
school. Consequently, a sizable are greatly inclined to pursue
section of the population is adventurous activities either
deprived of education. Schemes for money or for fun.
like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, CBSE There is a latest craze for
scholarship to the single girl child joining reality shows, rafting,
and the Government’s policy of rock climbing,
giving free education to girls have mountaineering etc. Write an
come as a boon to our society. article in 150-200 words on
Write an article in 150-200 words which life you would
on the education of the girl child prefer—safe or adventurous.
in the country.
Thanks!

National Author´s Day Minitheme

M. Rashid K.
PGT-English
DPS Nacharam

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