This document provides guidance on writing articles for newspapers or magazines. It explains that an article should attract and retain readers' attention while being informative. It recommends including an eye-catching title, clear introduction defining the topic, 2-5 paragraphs developing the main body, and a concluding summary. For style, it suggests using direct questions, linking words, clear paragraphs, and a suitable level of formality for the topic and audience. Personal comments or opinions and experiences can be included. The document concludes with a homework assignment to write a 300-word article comparing how marriage, dating, or gender roles have changed over 30 years.

1. WHAT IS AN ARTICLE?

2. AN ARTICLE….
• is a piece of writing for a newspaper or
magazine .
• is written for a wide audience, so it is
essential to attract and retain the readers’
attention.
• can be interesting and entertaining as well as
informative
• style or register depends on the topic and the
readers.

3. 1. LAYOUT
1. An eye-catching title which
attracts the readers’ attention and
suggests the theme of the
article. (Think about why you read a
magazine or newspaper article
recently - what made
you read it?)
2. An introduction which clearly
defines the topic to be covered and
keeps the reader’s attention.
3. The main body of two to five
paragraphs in which the topic is
further developed in detail.
4. The conclusion - summarizing the
topic or a final opinion,
recommendation or comment.

4. 2. STYLE
• Using DIRECT QUESTIONS HELPS
TO ATTRACT THE READER´S
ATTENTION, especially at the
beginning of an article.
• USE LINKING WORDS and have
clear paragraphs.
• Remember: the register
depends on the topic and the
readers so use a suitable style.
• Include personal comments or
opinions and talk about your
own experiences.
• Avoid short, simple sentences;
instead try to use a rich
vocabulary (synonyms) and
CONNECTORS

5. HOMEWORK
ARTICLE:
Write a 300-word article for an on line magazine
about how marriage, dating , the role of women and
/or men have changed over the last 30 years:
*Introduce, develop, and conclude.
* Remember to start with a question (see example on
page 114 and finish with the answer)
* What the situation used to be like.
* Whether the situation has changed a lot in your country.
* Whether these changes are positive or negative and
why.
Page 115 ex. d/e