Transcript 1. Title
Slide 1
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 2
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 3
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 4
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 5
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 6
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 7
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 8
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 9
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 10
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 11
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 2
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 3
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 4
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 5
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 6
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 7
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 8
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 9
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 10
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
•
Have you ever ……..?
What do you think about ……..?
Are you one of those people who thinks that ……?
What would life be like if ……?
Will the future bring us ….. ?
Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.
Slide 11
What is an article?
An article is like a direct conversation with the
reader.
The exam question might tell you who your
readers are. For example, the students at a
school, or the people living in a town or
people who are interested in sports.
Everything you write must speak to that reader
and engage their interest right from the first
sentence.
Parts of an article
1. Title
• Articles usually have a title. The title should be
informative (give the reader an idea of the subject)
and attractive (make the reader want to read the
article).
• The start of the article should be linked to the title,
introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an
article starts with a question which introduces the
topic which will be discussed in the article.
2. Opening
Should be clearly defined, not too long and
clearly linked.
3. Ending
Should conclude the article.
Points to remember
1. Register or style
• Could be light or serious (but should be
consistent), depending on who the target
reader is.
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves?
• May use some rhetorical questions: e.g. Can
you imagine a school where every student
enjoys themselves
2. Range of language
• Probably some use of descriptive language
and language of opinion
• Some examples
3. It has to be interesting
Make it easier for readers to get a good
impression about your writing by entertaining
them. Add humour, real life or made up
examples, or make up quotes.
4. It has to be easy to read
Use subheadings to break up the text and make
clear paragraphs. Write in a semi-informal,
conversational style. And make sure there is
organisation to your ideas.
Keep in mind that you want the reader to keep
reading, so don't tell them exactly what they
will read. This is not an essay! In an essay you
usually restate the question, explain how you
will answer it and maybe say why it's
important. In an article, that will kill the
reader's interest.
5. Write a good ending
In an essay you sum up the points that have
gone before and draw a conclusion from that.
But in an article, it's better to give the reader
something to think about, perhaps by asking
them another question or giving them a call to
action. Often, the best endings link back to
the starting point in some way.
Common mistakes students make in articles
• The language is too formal and more suited to
essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, nevertheless, on
one hand etc.
• They don't use quotes or examples
• They either use not enough, or too many, questions.
The questions, called rhetorical questions because
they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more
than one per paragraph. Good examples are:
•
•
•
•
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Have you ever ……..?
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Science can be fun
Is science the most boring subject at school for you? I
have to confess that I was of the same opinion two
weeks ago. My view changed when I attended a
science conference for young people in Cardiff. In
fact, there were shown many different aspects of
science and was given information, which was on
completely different topics from the ones we study
at school. The three days spent there really opened
my eyes to what’s going on in science nowadays and
what job opportunities I can find.
At the conference, I met many students. They
were from different countries, so the working
language was English, which was an advantage
for me. Another thing which impressed me
was the various experiments shown to us. I
appreciated the efforts of the conductors but I
have to say that it was difficult for everyone to
observe because there were too many people
in such a small laboratory.
To my great disappointment, the food was too
expensive. But if you took your own lunch
you’d be OK! I also hope that next year the
conference would be hold in a different venue
because this year we were far from the town.
I strongly advise you all to go and see exactly
what the possibilities are. This conference
presents science in a different light. All the
new things you will learn may also change
your plans for the future.