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How to write a
Newspaper | Magazine
A formal report published in a newspaper or magazine gives
Article
facts.

• Make sure you know who the target group of the article is.
• Make the title interesting.
• Use words such as: presumably, probably, believed,
reportedly.
• You must remain objective. You cannot write with emotion.
• Write in the third person.
• Write in paragraphs, NOT in columns.
• Insert 2–3 quotes from eyewitnesses. (No more than 3)

INTRODUCTION: A young Arctic fox amazed scientists by racing

over 2000 miles across the Arctic in just 76
Give all the information. WHO, WHAT, days! The furry explorer traveled further and
WHERE, WHEN, WHY, HOW faster than anyone thought foxes could!
Maximum: 25 words.

PARAGRAPH 1 - ? The fox's story begins in Norway, where

scientists equipped it with a tracking device.
Expand on all that information. Start They wanted to see how these amazing
with the most important points. animals migrate and travel in search of food.

Arctic foxes live across the Arctic Circle and

Each paragraph should describe often move across the thick sea ice in search
only one important point. of food, especially during the winter.

CONCLUSION: The story of our Arctic explorer shows how

important it is to protect our environment and
Give a summary of the report/article. reduce climate change.

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