2. What’s an article
An article:
● is a piece of writing usually intended for publication
● is written for a wide audience
● may include amusing stories, reported speech and descriptions
● can be formal or informal
● 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
3. What’s an article
An article can:
● describe an experience, event, person or place
● present an opinion or balance argument
● compare and contrast
● provide information
● offer suggestions
● offer advice
4. Introduction Conclusion
Tittle
Main body
A realistic article
should consist of
Should attract the readers’
attention and suggest the
theme
Should have at least 2 and no
more than 5 paragraphs to
develop the topic in detail
Should clearly define the
topic
Should summarise the topic
or give a final opinion
5. TIPS!
Consider
Where is the article going to
appear?
Who are the intended readers?
What is the aim of the article?
7. Writing titles
A title should be a summary of the information which is going to
follow in the article.
A good title should stimulate the reader's’ interest.
8. Topic sentences
The main function of a topic sentence is to ensure unity in a
paragraph. It is necessary to begin by finding the main theme or topic
sentence which sums up the main idea of the whole paragraph.
*The best position for this sentence is normally at the beginning of the
paragraph.
