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ARTICLE

WRITING
What is an article?
● An Article is a piece of writing written for a large audience. The
main motive behind writing an article is that it should be published
in either newspapers or magazines or journals so as to make some
difference to the world.
● The tone and the language pf the article depends on the seriousness
of the topic given.
● Your article should be between 120 – 160 words.
Format of an article
# 01 # 02 # 03 # 04

Title Introduction Body Conclusion


It should be It should catch the readers The body should It can be your opinion
appropriate, short and attention and offer an compose two main on the matter
relevant to the topic overview of the main paragraphs
topic
Title
It should be 3 to 6 words Eg 1:Are E-vehicles a
long better choice?

It should be related to the Eg 2: Working long


topic ?hours: is it worth it

A good title concise but


Eg 3: Zoos: should they
informative summery of the
be abolished?
article
Introduction
Should begin with a query
that entices the reader’s
attention.

Your should introduce your It should be short and to the


arguments or the points to be point
discussed
Body
second paragraph create a
Should compose of 1 or 2 contrast with a different
paragraphs point of view, if the
question is argumentative
First paragraph should begin
with adverbial time phrases
like now, recently, in the
past, ten years ago and so
on.
Use joining points or linking
words
state your main point and
substantiate it with
evidence
conclusion
Avoid summarizing the
points made in the Can begin or end with
introduction and the body rhetorical question to give the
paragraphs reader something to think
about

Can be your opinion on the


matter
Do’s and Don'ts
The heading of the article should The title should be lengthy and
be short, clear and informative clear
Target the audience Write very lengthy articles

The language and the style of Only the introduction and the
writing should be according to the conclusion should be attractive and
concerning readers attention seeker
Use proper punctuations Do not write in one paragraph
Useful phrases
Expressing phrases Contrasing opinion

01 In my opinion 01 It is often said that

First of all I would like to


02 I am in favor of 02 consider

03 I believe that 03 Despite the fact that

04 It seems to me that 04 On the contrary


Useful phrases
Linking words Reasoning phrases

01 Furthermore 01 Due to

02 In addition to this 02 Consequently

03 Moreover 03 As a result of this

04 Nevertheless 04 Hence
Your question
Some people say that in the future there will be no schools and students will learn
online at home

Here are some comments from young people about this idea :

I wont be able We will lose the


to meet my opportunity to take
friends part in activities like Write an article for your local
everyday sports and music newspaper giving your view about
the issue

Your article should be between 120


I wont have to to 160 words long
spend hours Its more relaxing at
everyday home and I can
traveling to study at whatever
school time I want
Thanks

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