2. INTRODUCTION
Writing Skills are specific abilities which help
writers put their thoughts into words in a
meaningful form and to mentally interact with the
message.
Writing Skills help the learner gain independence,
comprehensibility , fluency and creativity in
writing.
3. ARTICLE
An Article is a piece of writing on a specific topic forming an
independent opinion expressed by a writer. It is the most advanced
form of writing which presents information in a variety of theme.
4. POINTS TO BE REMEMBERED WHILE
WRITING AN ARTICLE.
1.Give an appropriate Title – Write the Heading/Title at the top with the
writers name .
a) First letter of every word capital e.g. Pollution A Menace.
b)Eye catching
c)Should give crisp idea of theme.
2.Mention writer’s name.
3.In case of newspaper article give date and place.
(to be continued..)
5. 4. Divide the article into three parts i.e. split your subject matter into
3-4 paragraphs.
o PART 1-
Introduction beginning – mention briefly the status of the issue use
stating facts or quotation do around in the middle.
o PART 2-
Causes and effects.
Problem.
Consequences.
Positive/Negative effects.
Related information and/ Statistical Data.
(to be continued..)
6. o PART 3-
Conclusion – Suggestions / Remedial Measures / Reminders /
Compare and Contrast.
5.Organize the ideas in a logical order, with systematic presentation.
6.Use sentence linkers to ensure continuity.
7.Word Limit 150 to 200 words.
8.Pay attention to grammatical accuracy and good use of vocabulary.
Predictions and personal observations may be included.
7. FORMAT OF ARTICLE
TITLE OF THE ARTICLE
By (Writer’s Name)
Introductory Paragraph
Middle Paragraph Body
Concluding Paragraph
8.
9. Q1. You are Vipin/Vineeta. You have just visited a glass factory which
employs children. You have witnessed the awful conditions of the children there
and their place of work. You also recount the child labourers engaged in carpet
and cracker industry, brick- kilns, road side restaurants and as domestic help. In
spite of strict laws you find it appalling that many people in educated society
want the practices of child labourers to continue to fulfill their selfish motives.
Write an article in about 150-200 words advocating a total ban on child labour.
Q2. Education doesn’t means only providing degree. Schools play an important
role to inculcate moral values in students. Write an article in 150-200 words on
the topic “Value Education in School”. You are Meera/Manoj.
