MAKING ARTICLES INTERESTING PROF SEMIAL FAZLI Making articles

MAKING ARTICLES INTERESTING PROF. SEMIAL FAZLI

Making articles interesting �When writing an article for people your own age, capture and keep their attention by: Providing an eye-catching headline. Using semi-formal language. Asking the reader questions. Using ‘you’ to speak directly to the reader. Using the imperative to encourage or give advice to the reader. 6. Organizing your ideas clearly into sub-section. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Notice the difference when you try “making articles interesting” �For example the second sentence is most appropriate sentence for an article. It is not always true that hobbies are extremely expensive. 2. Creative pastimes always cost a fortune, right? Wrong! 1.

MORE EXAMPLES Young people would be better off spending winter in an active manner. 2. Do not become a couch potato this winter! 3. The purpose of this article is to recommended leisure activities for young people this summer. 4. Are you in search of a new hobby this summer? Then read on. 1.

Try to make these sentences more appropriate for an article by your own There are some adolescents who would not dream of doing dangerous activities. 2. This activity provides active young people with a creative way to spend their free time. 1.

Paragraph plan for the model article with these phrases �A physical activity �Can do at home �Ending the article �Joining a club �The topic

�Paragraph 1 - Introduce the topic of the article and say what you will write about �Paragraph 2 - Make a suggestion about joining a club and give details. �Paragraph 3 - Suggest an activity that someone can do at home and give detail. �Paragraph 4 - Suggest a physical activity and give detail. �Paragraph 5 – Encourage the reader by ending the article on a positive note

HOMEWORK �Write an article for the magazine suggesting two or three activities young people can do in the evening after school. ( 120 -180 words)

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