Article writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

What

is an article?

Today

Introduction and conclusion paragraph

Who am I writing for?

Writing assignment

Homework check in

Swap your homework with a partner

Give them feedback and think about:

Spelling

Paragraph structure

Punctuation

What was the most helpful feedback given...?

INTRODUCTION

• hook - how to get people to read more? Something intresting, a question, a quote
• Who, what, why, when, how of your topic
• Final sentence to sum it up

Stick to the assignment!

Example introduction paragraph

Welcome to Holland

A little country with 17 million people. Here you can read where, when and what you can do in this beautiful country. So what are you waiting for?  Read on!

NOW WRITE!!!

Remember the correct structure!!!

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CONCLUSION

• (1 Sentence summary)
• Answer question
• Give reason for answer

Give your opinion/answer to the question + why!

Example conclusion paragraph

So now you know where, when and what happens in the Netherlands and also the best time of year for your visit. There is so much fun to be had and the whole country can be reached easily with our great public transport.

NOW WRITE!!!

Remember the correct structure!!!

upload yours!

Why is who you are writing for important?

Group article

5 paragraphs

Topic: what do adults have wrong about kids?

5 paragraphs - linking!

Heading

Subheadings

Checks done - which?

How to?

Use the worksheet to note down:

Brain storm your three main points

The headline + subheadings

Decide on the links between paragraphs

Who writes which paragraph?

Due? End of this lesson...

Best one in next parents newsletter?

Happy holidays!