Mastering Article and Review Writing at B2 Level

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Mastering Article and Review Writing at B2 Level

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to write an article or review at B2 level.

The teacher should explain the learning objective clearly and tell the students that they will be able to write an article or review at B2 level by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about writing articles and reviews ?

What is an article?

An article is a piece of writing that conveys information about a specific topic or subject. It is usually published in a newspaper, magazine, or website.

The teacher should explain what an article is and give some examples of articles to the students.

World Music Day

World Music Day, on 21 June, is a global celebration of music. Read about how this special day started and how it's celebrated worldwide.You may already know 21 June as the date of the summer solstice (or the winter solstice if you're in the southern hemisphere), but did you know that World Music Day also takes place annually on this day?

What is World Music Day?

This special day ……

How did World Music Day start?

Back in 1982, ….. means 'Make music!'

What happens on World Music Day?

On this day, people listen to and play music in their local area. ……

What sort of music can you hear on World Music Day?

As all music genres are encouraged on World Music Day, you could listen to a jazz band, a rock group, an orchestra, a choir, a samba band, a reggae sound system or a techno DJ … whoever happens to be playing in your local area. It's a great way to discover types of music that you didn't know – for free!

What about online events for World Music Day?

If there are no World Music Day events where you live or if you are unable to attend face-to-face, there are lots of online events which take place on this special day. Live-streamed events such as the day-long Make Music Global Livestream make it possible to discover and enjoy live music from all over the world. Happy World Music Day!

What is a review?

A review is a critical evaluation of a product, service, or performance. It can be positive or negative and is usually published on a website, blog, or social media.

The teacher should explain what a review is and give some examples of reviews to the students.

Choosing a Topic

Choose a topic that you are interested in and that you can write about at length. It should be relevant and timely.

BUT it can be anything. 

The teacher should explain how to choose a topic for the article or review and give some examples to the students.

Writing the Article or Review

Start with an attention-grabbing headline and introduction. Use subheadings, bullet points, and images to make your article or review easy to read. End with a conclusion that summarizes your main points.

The teacher should explain how to write the article or review and give some tips on how to make it easy to read and interesting.

Checking for Errors

Proofread your article or review for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Make sure it is well-organized and flows logically.

The teacher should explain the importance of proofreading and give some tips on how to check for errors.

Final Thoughts

Writing an article or review requires careful planning, research, and attention to detail. With practice, you can become a skilled writer and express your ideas effectively.

The teacher should summarize the main points of the lesson and encourage the students to practice their writing skills regularly.

Write an article on anything.

250 words

-clear opening line

clear paragraphs (2 -2 subtopics)

Final parapgraph (close)

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.