Cambridge class 10 - Writing part 2 article/review/story

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Cambridge English - Writing part 2

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Class work

• Article
• Review
• a report

Individually

Writing part 2

Goals

• Understand and practise Writing part 2

Writing part 2

Article: An article is usually written for an English-language magazine or newsletter, and the reader is assumed to have similar interests to the writer. The main purpose is to interest and engage the reader, so there should be some opinion or comment.

Review: A review is usually written for an English-language magazine, newspaper or website. The main purpose is to describe and express a personal opinion about something which the writer has experienced (e.g. a film, a holiday, a product, a website etc.) and to give the reader a clear impression of what the item discussed is like. Description and explanation are key functions for this task, and a review will normally include a recommendation to the reader.

Report: A report is usually written for a superior or peer group e.g. members of an English club. Candidates are expected to give some factual information and make suggestions or recommendations. A report should be clearly organised and should include headings. 

Writing part 2

Article

step 1: read the assignment thoroughly

step 2: determine who you are writing for (usually informal) and what you have to include in your article 

step 3: think about how to organise your article: introduction, topic paragraphs, conclusion 

step 4: plan your article! 

Writing part 2

Article

Introduction: give your article an appropriate title, start with asking a personalized question, introduce the topic and give your opinion about it

Topic paragraphs: stick to the topic, include examples/anecdotes

Conclusion: summary of your article, give your opinion final time, end your article in an interesting way 

Example of an article assignment

Develop the first bullet:What is the most useful thing you have learned. Write a topic sentence and two developing sentences.

Example assignment

The most useful thing I’ve ever learned

Have you ever learned something that completely changed your life? I can remember exactly how it was for me when I got interested in learning English and who helped me become the person I am today.

I had always been in love with English music and I put in some work by myself, but only when I ended up in the English class of Mr. Weiss I got completely hooked. His amazing style of teaching struck a chord and my skills skyrocketed in no time.

Feeling confident, I took the leap and moved to beautiful Australia where I was able to travel and even call it home for over seven years. And you know what?! I became an English teacher and now help people who are just like I used to be with the same passion as Mr. Weiss.

I really think that I wouldn’t be teaching English had it not been for Mr. Weiss and his inspirational lessons. So, looking back, I hope my experience inspires others to find ways to help the people around them as well.

Writing part 2 REVIEW

1) READ THE QUESTION CAREFULLY.

2) CONSTRUCT A TITLE.

3) IDENTIFY THE NUMBER OF PARAGRAPHS AND THEIR CONTENT.

4) WRITE THE INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH TO PRESENT THE ITEM BEING REVIEWED.

5) USE THE NEXT TWO PARAGRAPHS TO DISCUSS SPECIFIC ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUBJECT.

6) WRITE THE CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH WITH A PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION.

7) INCLUDE ELEMENTS TO SHOW AN UNDERSTANDING OF GOOD GRAMMAR STRUCTURES.

8) CHECK DOCUMENT FOR ERRORS.

9) MAKE SURE ALL POINTS MENTIONED IN THE QUESTION HAVE BEEN COVERED

Example assignment 

You have seen this announcement in an international magazine. 

Books reviews wanted

Have you read a book recently with a story that has held your attention? Write a review of the book, explaining what the story is about and whether the characters are convincing. Tell us whether or not you would recommend it both to younger and older readers.

The best reviews will be published in the magazine. 

Write your review in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 

Writing part 2 REVIEW

Reviews

- Title and introduction 

- Description (What did the main character do?)

- Discussion (Why was it surprising?)

- Recommendation (Would you recommend the book to other people?)

Write the closing paragraph of a film review: make a recommendation. Write about three sentences.

Example assignment

This is an unsual book, set on a farm. The characters, led by the pigs, are mainly animals, who get rid of the cruel, drunken owner and take over the farm. They set up a government of their own. 

The story isn't exciting but it's clever. At first, after the revolution the animals are equal but later the pigs become more powerful and start to change everything. By the end of the novel, the animals realise they have gone back to where they started. 

In one way, the story is obviously not a true story but in another way, it is meant to tell the story of communism from a satrical point of view. The characters are very convincing. Napoleon, the leader of the pigs, is strong and corrupt. Other animals are honest but weak. They all represent people and the events in Russia in the 1920s and 30s. 

Although I enjoyed this book, I can imagine older people who were brought up when communism was still strong in the world and have probably read a lot about the Russian Revolution, would enjoy it even more. 

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Writing part 2 REPORT

1) READ THE QUESTION CAREFULLY.

2) CONSTRUCT A TITLE.

3) IDENTIFY THE NUMBER OF PARAGRAPHS AND THEIR CONTENT.

4) DECIDE ON THE SUB-HEADINGS TO BE USED.

5) WRITE THE INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH AND INCLUDE THE SUB-HEADING.

6) WRITE A PARAGRAPH FOR EACH SUBJECT USING GOOD PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE AND INCLUDE A SUB-HEADING FOR EACH ONE.

7) WRITE THE CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH AND GIVE IT A SUB-HEADING.

8) INCLUDE ELEMENTS TO SHOW AN UNDERSTANDING OF GOOD GRAMMAR STRUCTURES.

9) CHECK DOCUMENT FOR ERRORS.

10) MAKE SURE ALL POINTS MENTIONED IN THE QUESTION HAVE BEEN COVERED.

Writing part 2 REPORT

Write the first paragraph: Cafés, pubs and restaurants in your area. Write about four sentences.

example report 2

What to do?

• Write a review or a report

• Hand in your assignment in ELO

• practice vocabulary with the links on the following slides.

Save your result as a print screen in a Word document.

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End of the class

Today you have:

- practised writing part 2: reviews or report