Article writing 2

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

WRITING

TODAY - writing the body

• What type of article are you writing? (magazine)
  
• Who is your audience? (adults or young readers?) -->
  

Formal/informal style? 

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• Make a list of points (arguments)
• Plan your article (bullet points per paragraph)
  

Layout

1. Start off with a catchy / inviting title
2. Write your introduction (what is your general point?)
   Make sure that you try to get your reader's interest
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3. Write the body  - one issue / argument per paragraph
4. Write your conclusion - summing up your text
   

Paragraph 2, 3, (4) - Body

Describe subtopics that are related to your main topic in paragraph 1 and make sure that you include your opinion in each paragraph.

TIPS: Body

- Give specific examples to bring your article to life

- use informal language to involve the reader

- don’t forget to express your opinion

- be personal

Paragraph 5 - Conclusion

In the last paragraph you :

– finish with a sentence which summarises what you have said

– end with an interesting last sentence

– give your opinion or express your feeling

I'd like to express my opinion. What could be a useful phrase?

1. I believe....
2. I think.....
3. Personally,...
4. In my view......

Make sure to...

• Divide your article into paragraphs (space between paragraphs)
  
• Use linking words
   (examples???)
• Stick to one or two tenses (do not shift from present-past-future too often etc)
• keep your punctuation and vocab in mind!
  

TASK FOR TODAY

Write the body of your article
one item per paragraph!

After 30 minutes: swap with your neighbour and discuss

What went well?
(tips for others)

What could be improved?