Writing 101 - Column

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Goal

I will be able to write a column.

I understand the structure of a column and I can use this structure when writing my own text

Column?

Column

A short article in which the author gives his/her opinion on a current affairs topic. A column is a personal view of the world, written in a somewhat light or humorous style, sometimes even provocative.

Page 19

Things to consider:

Purpose: why are you writing this column?

Intended audience

Style: direct, informal, contractions are allowed. 

Structure: 

- Title

- Lead (Introduction)

- Body (points you want to make - one point = one paragraph)

- Conclusion (Punchline)

Read page 19-21 together

Column

Read the sample column on page 21. 

How is a column different from an article?

What's the difference between a column and article?

How to write an interesting text:

Create pace. How?

• Keep it basically noun/verb/object.

• Emphasize specific nouns and verbs.

• Vary sentence length.

• Develop an ear for mild alliteration.

Hyperbole is the

greatest literary

device in the

history of the

written word.

Are you confident that after some practice you will have mastered the goal: I understand the structure of a column and I can use this structure when writing my own text?

1. Yes
2. No, I need help.

Assignment

Look at the assignments on page 22

Get into groups of 3-4 people. Choose one of the assignments.
Create one outline. 

Next class --> Write your own column with the outline created in your group