A school magazine article should follow a standard format including a title, introduction, body, and ending. The body can take different forms depending on the topic, such as giving an opinion with arguments, dealing with problems and solutions, or giving advice. When giving an opinion, the body should use a formal register and sandwich opposing views between a general introduction and conclusion. Articles about problems and solutions should avoid negative language and convince readers through facts. Pieces of advice can use a lighthearted tone with suggestions and support. Narratives should set the scene, include small amusing incidents, describe important sights, and personalize using names.

1. How to write a school magazine article
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School Magazine
Articles

2. What is a school magazine article?
• Produced once a year and printed usually at the
end of the year
• Contains news written by the students about the
school
• It is like writing to a large number of friends all at
once!
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3. The right approach
• Do not seem like an expert
• Be enthusiastic
• Be convincing
• Be interesting
• Personalize - replace I with we -
• Register
Informal
Formal
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4. Format of a school magazine article
• Title
• Introduction
• Body
• Ending
School magazine articles can be divided into the different
sections:

5. Title
• Must be intriguing
• Original but not too much
• Must not give out the content of the article
Read as many English newspapers or teenage
magazines as possible and take note of these
titles.
Ex.
How to Prepare for Exams
Exam Nerves Cure
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6. Introduction
• Start with a question
• The (personal) pronoun “You” makes it personal
• “one of the many” raises the readers’ spirit
Ex.
Are you one of the many students with exam nerves?
?

7. Transition
Transition sentences act as links between the
introduction and the body.
Their aim is to prepare the reader for what the
article is about.

8. Body
Important to establish whether to use an informal
register or not:
• Informal register -> more interesting to write
• Formal register -> easier to write

9. Ending
• Fairly short
• Same style and register as introduction and transition
Purpose:
• to summarize the article
• to express your own opinion
• to leave the reader with something to think about

10. Types of school magazine articles
Giving your view or
opinion, putting forward
arguments for and against
Dealing with
problems and
solutions
Giving advice/making
suggestions
Narrative (sometimes referred
to in the question as an
account)

11. Type #1
• Giving your view or opinion, putting forward arguments for
and against
• Clearly serious topic, therefore formal register in the body is required
• ”Sandwiching” technique
First paragraph ---> General introduction explaining the importance of the subject
Time fixers : nowadays/these days/recently/until now/in the past/…
Generalizations: nearly all/many/a large number of/several
Second paragraph ---> Put forward one side of the issue
Views and argument phrases: One of the main arguments in favor of… is that.../Some people
(would) argue that.../It is a fact that...
Joining points: Furthermore,/Moreover,/What is more,/Besides,
Support phrases: which/this/which means that/this means that/ as a result/consequently
Third paragraph ---> Put forward the other side of the issue
Views and argument phrases: On the other hand,/However,/Nevertheless/…
Support phrases : which/this/which means that/this means that/as a result/consequently
Joining points: furthermore,/Moreover,/What is more,/Besides,

12. Type #2
• Dealing with problems and solutions
• Important not to begin with anything negative, threatening, pessimistic or
too serious.
• Make the article factual but readable and convincing
Step 1 ---> List your real feelings about the topic
Step 2 ---> Begin with a school article introduction. Try something the reader
can identify with.
Step 3 ---> Slowly bring the reader back to reality -> SERIOUS TOPIC: through
a transition sentence
Step 4 ---> Decide which form of formal writing is required: problems and
solutions/suggestion -> plan out the paragraphs
Step 5 ---> Write an ending to your article

13. Type #3
-Giving advice/making suggestions
-The key is to use a light hearted approach
Step 1 ---> Begin with a clear and intriguing introduction (as usual)
Step 2 ---> Write a transition sentence o prepare the reader for
what is incoming
Step 3 ---> The 2/3 serious paragraphs should include advice
phrases and support required for a friendly letter. (make use of we
to personalize)
Step 4 ---> Include a typical school magazine article style
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14. Type #4
Narrative
Write the article in a humorous, almost conversational, style.
Use the same style of your mood during the trip
Step 1 ---> set the scene by giving an indication of:
-the weather, the time of the year
-the number of students (and teachers)
-the type of transport
-the general mood or atmosphere
Step 2 ---> Select small and amusing incidents with no consequences
Step 3 ---> Include a serious section describing the things you saw and
visited
Step 4 ---> Refer to members of staff and other students to PERSONALISE
Step 5 ---> To end the article say how enjoyable/successful the trip was