Feature Article step by step planning guide

Step One RESEARCH: Select a topic of interest for

yourself, as well as your intended audience.
Research a variety of reliable sources and take
notes so you have all the information you need
to write an engaging and informative piece.

Source 1:

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Source 2:

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Source 3:

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Step Two What is your personal opinion? This will become the
Angle of your article:
Step Three Brainstorm 3-4 points or arguments that
explore your topic of interest
Key Idea 1:

Key Idea 2:

Key Idea 3:

Key Idea 4:

Step Four Brainstorm supporting examples and quotes

to support your points/arguments
Info to support Key Idea 1:

Info to support Key Idea 2:

Info to support Key Idea 3:

Info to support Key Idea 4:

Step Five What persuasive techniques and language will

you incorporate to grab the readers’ attention?
(E.g. anecdotal evidence, quotation, figurative
language, facts, statistics, emotive language,
hyperbole etc).
 Feature Article Structure

Headline (a catchy headline to highlight the Angle and focus of the article, as
well as grab the readers’ attention and make them want to continue reading.
May be a play on words):

Byline (supports the headline by providing more information on the Angle. Also
includes the writer’s name):

INTRODUCTION

Outline the topic or subject being explored (maintain the readers’

attention by using an engaging language technique such as anecdotal
evidence, making a controversial statement, hyperbole to add drama etc.):

Background information (include any necessary background information so

the reader has a clear understanding of the context of your feature article):

CONTENT PARAGRAPH 1
Key Idea 1 (a point or argument that expands on the article’s Angle):

Expand and explore (descriptively explain your idea/argument):

Language devices (what language techniques will you use to convey your
point? E.g. emotive, descriptive, facts, expert opinion, quotes, personal
viewpoints):
CONTENT PARAGRAPH 2
Key Idea 2 (a point or argument that expands on the article’s Angle):

Expand and explore (descriptively explain your idea/argument):

Language devices (what language techniques will you use to convey your
point? E.g. emotive, descriptive, facts, expert opinion, quotes, personal
viewpoints):

CONTENT PARAGRAPH 3
Key Idea 3 (a point or argument that expands on the article’s Angle):

Expand and explore (descriptively explain your idea/argument):

Language devices (what language techniques will you use to convey your
point? E.g. emotive, descriptive, facts, expert opinion, quotes, personal
viewpoints):

CONCLUSION
Recommendation (Encourage a change of attitude or appropriate course of
action:

Summarize the Angle of the article:

Blanket Statement (leave the reader with a final thought that captures their
imagination):