QUESTION: 04 – ARTICLE – (WORD LIMIT – 120 – 150 WORDS) FORMAT & CONTENT: 1. HEADING: TITLE /SUBJECT / THEME / TOPIC (in 3 – 4 words in CAPITALS) (a) Eye-catching, encapsulating (summarising) the central theme. (b) By line – Name – by whom the article is written. 2. INTRODUCTION: The opening paragraph must convey: (a) What the article is about / the central idea. (b) It should derive attention of reader. (c) It should arouse interest of reader. (d) Use quotation / definition. 3. DEVELOP CASUE-EFFECT RELATIONSHIP. (a) Produce facts to support your views. (b) Give examples to support your views. (c) Present arguments in a sequence with logic to convince reader. 4. COMPARISON & CONTRAST: (a) Present arguments that are opposing your views. (b) Emphasize the importance of your views as compared to arguments. 5. CONCLUSION: (a) Sum up your ideas and consolidate your views. (b) Offer suggestions / measures to improve the situation. (c) Give personal observations and predictions. 6. IMPORATANT NOTES: (a) Don’t elaborate every single piece of information. (b) Mention only relevant information. (c) Follow appropriate format and style. (d) Keep up the word limit. (120 – 150 words only) PART: B (SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS) WIRTING SECTION: CLASS: 12 QUESTION: 04 – ARTICLE – (WORD LIMIT – 120 – 150 WORDS) EXAMPLE: 01 1. HEADING: IMPORTANCE OF OUT DOOR GAMES 1.1.BY LINE: by C. A. Selvan 2.INTRODUCTION: The impact of computerisation is severely affecting the youth today. Sports and games that were only outdoor have now become primarily virtual, and boys and girls are literally glued to the screens of their monitor sets playing computer games. 3. SUPPORTING DETAILS: What is however worrying is the poor performance of our athletes, swimmers, footballers, bikers, car racers or basketball players to name a few. Outdoor games are very much neglected at home and given little importance in most school curriculums. Physical exercises through sports and games not only tome and maintain our bodies but relax our mind too. Thus, warding off several diseases at an early age and on the contrary, increases the resistance to innumerable ailments. The body of a young person not only remains flexible but acquires toughness that keeps him comfortable even at old age too. Even the septuagenarians abroad play badminton, table tennis or trek to maintain their health. Local clubs, and national level coaching camps need to create better ambience, give encouragement and pool in government commitments to discover and nurture sports, talents to improve our performance in the international arena for sports. 4. CONCLUSION: In addition to all this, different kinds of sports encourage co-operation, determination, team spirit and resilience qualities for a fuller life.