CLASS IX

WRITING
SKILLS
ARTICLE WRITING
ARTICLE
WRITING
What is an Article Writing

An article is a written work published in a print/electronic medium. It may be for the

purpose of deliv ering news, researching results, academic analysis, or debate. Usually, an
article is a piece of writing that is published in a newspaper or magazine for guiding a large
audience on a particular topic or subject.

Objective

The main objectiv e to write an article is to make some changes to the world by
presenting facts, stats, or v iews.
FORMAT FOR AN ARTICLE WRITING

HEADING

BY LINE

Main Body

Para I: Introduction

Para II: Content- Causes, effects, present stats of affairs, etc.

Para III: Conclusion- Draw solutions and conclusions

Marking Scheme

Title 1
mark

Accuracy 2
marks MARKING
SCHEME OF ARTICLE
WRITING (08)

Content 5
marks
 HOW TO WRITE AN ARTICLE

1. HEADING

First letter of every word should be capital.

It should be eye-catching and need to relate to the

reader's research term.

The length of the heading should not cross 5-6 words.

It should give the crisp idea of the theme.

Heading should not be in a elaborative form.

2. By Line

It means the name of the person writing the article.

If a person is writing an article for Newspaper or

report, date and time should be mentioned.

The name is generally given in the question paper. If

asked, then only write personal details.
3. Body

The body is the main part of the article.

It contains 3 to 4 paragraph.

A vast ground for your creativity comprising

reasons, effects, the present state of affairs,
etc.

Good vocabulary, grammatical knowledge,

creativity and subject knowledge are the
integral part of Article Writing.
4.Conclusion
• Conclude the article with strongest point.
• Use short and humorous sentences.
• Leave at least one question to provide a
required effect on reader's mind.
• Suggestions and measures to improve
the situation must be included.
• Give a conclusion based on your
personal observations and predictions.
Article Writing Format - Article Writing Tips

Tips to attempt a question on Article writing​

Here are a few valuable tips for you to attempt the Article
writing format question in a better way-

1.Plan before you pen- it is important that you follow a sequence. Jot
down the points at the back of your answer sheet and ensure a proper
sequence of ideas. Introduce, Analyze, Suggest and Conclude.​

2.It is possible that you have too many points or very few points. When
you have a lot of varied points, it is better you choose a few best ones and
write a line or two on each. In case you have very few already, explain
them in at least two-three lines each.​
 3. MOST IMPORTANT- Always begin with your strongest point.
You can accommodate the weaker ones in between and end with
another strong point. (REMEMBER: Strong-Weak-Strong)​​

4.You must strictly follow the prescribed word limit in a restricted

time frame so just do not go on writing and writing.​​

5.Feel free to give your opinion in one or two lines.​​

6.It is very important that you do not deviate from the topic. There
are chances you may get ideas linking from one to another that may deviate
you from the main point. You must refrain from doing so.​​

7.Avoid repetition of ideas.​​

8.Underline all the important points.​​

9.Make sure you double-check for grammatical accuracy and
spellings. They carry marks.​​

10.Always have a few general quotes in handy. They help in

the presentation and show that you’re prepared.​​

11. Read editorials in a few newspapers and notice the pattern.​​

12.Make small sentences. It restricts the scope of grammatical

inaccuracies.​​
Q1. India is a land of diversity. One way in which it makes us feel proud of it is the number of festivals
we enjoy. Write an article in 150-200 words on ‘Festivals of India’. You are Karuna/Karan.
(SOURCE- CBSE 2016)​
Answer:
FESTIVALS OF INDIA
- Karan/ Karuna
It is said that “Greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals”. India has proved every word of the saying
right by being famously known as the “Land of Festivals” .
True to this belief, India has scores and scores of festivals that bring happiness and joy all across the country.
This is because of the diverse cultures that exist in this subcontinent. All these different cultures and religions
get tied together in bonds of love with these invisible threads of celebrations.

Every festival has a social, religious and mythological value. Accordingly, Dussehra has a great significance.
Similarly, the Janmashtami festival has also a great religious and social significance. This is the occasion
when Lord Krishna was born to kill Kansa and other demons and save the people from a great danger. This
festival also teaches us how to fight evil and falsehood and establish truth.
On these festivals, people offer prayers to their deities, wear ethnic clothes and make merry with their near
and dear ones. Ganesh Chaturthi, Eid Ul Fitr, Baisakhi, Onam, Pongal, Gurupurab, Ram Navami and Durga
Puja are some of the festivals that are celebrated with immense zeal in different parts of India with some of
these being specific to a particular region.
No wonder, our country is called a land of festivals.
Thank you.
 Thank you

Ghazala Tanvir
TGT
ABK High School (Girls)
Source:
AMU
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