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Writing An Article

An article is a piece of writing intended for publication that aims to inform, entertain, or argue a point. It should attract and engage readers through an interesting style. Key elements include a title, introduction presenting the topic, body paragraphs developing the main points, and a conclusion summarizing the argument. When writing an article, authors must consider the intended publication outlet and target audience to tailor the appropriate tone, level of formality, and issues discussed.

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Writing An Article

An article is a piece of writing intended for publication that aims to inform, entertain, or argue a point. It should attract and engage readers through an interesting style. Key elements include a title, introduction presenting the topic, body paragraphs developing the main points, and a conclusion summarizing the argument. When writing an article, authors must consider the intended publication outlet and target audience to tailor the appropriate tone, level of formality, and issues discussed.

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Writing an article

What is an article?

• is a piece of writing usually intended for publication in a


newspaper, magazine or journal
• •is written for a wide audience, so it is essential to attract and
retain the readers’ attention
• • may include amusing stories, reported speech and descriptions
• • can be formal or informal, depending on the target audience
• e • should be written in an interesting or entertaining manner
• • should give opinions and thoughts, as well as facts •is in a less
formal style than a report
What should it do?
• describe an experience, event, person or place
• • present an opinion or balanced argument
• • compare and contrast
• • provide information
• • offer suggestions
• • offer advice
TYPES OF ARTICLES

MAGAZINE ARTICLES
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
REMEMBER/ CONSIDER

• •where is the article going to appear - in a newspaper or


magazine?
• •who are the intended readers - a specific group such as
students or teenagers, or adults in general?
• •what is the aim of the article - to advise, suggest, inform,
compare and contrast, describe, etc.?
Format of the article
• It is the starting point to write an engaging article.
Your article should have these 4 parts:
• Title
• Introduction
• Body and
• Conclusion
Useful youtube links:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpwcjEDA5a4
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMsu3YqlVGI
Do exercises

• https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/sites/teens/files/a
_magazine_article_-_exercises.pdf
Your task:

• Write an article discussing whether you think our world


is getting better or getting worse
• You can use your own ideas, but you might like to include
some of these issues: - medicine, scientific research,
technology - war, conflict between countries/groups -
freedom and human rights - education, knowledge and
skills - quality of life You should finish your article with a
short conclusion summarizing the main argument.

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