General format

Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Introduction
Hook: an interesting line about the topic
(Surprising fact, interesting question, wise
quote, why the topic is important
Background information about the topic
(general statements/information)
Thesis Statement: Main idea/Stance
Thesis Statement

▪ A concise summary of claim of an essay

and guides the reader about the focus
and direction of the paper.
▪ A good thesis statement is clear, specific,
and arguable
Parts of Thesis statement
It always addresses what, why and how of
the topic. Importantly what and why
Sentence 1: what (address the topic)
Sentence 2: why (reasons)
Sentence 3: (how if required) (how to
resolve/solution)
Body Paragraphs
Topic Senetence (main point of
paragraph)
Supporting sentence
Concluding sentence
Conclusion
Restate main idea
Review body paragraphs
Way forward/recommendation (if
required)
What is an Article
It is the process of creating written
content for publication, typically in
newspapers, magazines, websites, or
blogs, covering a variety of topics
Purpose of it is to inform, entertain, or
persuade readers.
Persuasive Article Writing
It appeals to emotions, values, or logic.
It convinces the reader to adopt a
specific opinion or stance.
Example: Advertisements, opinion pieces,
political speeches, and marketing
materials to promote products, ideas, or
causes.
Types of Article to focus
Newspaper Article
Magazine Article
Format of Article
Heading/Title
By line (name of writer)
1st Paragraph( Introduction)
Body :
2nd Paragraph (1st content point+ evaluation)
3rd Paragraph ( 2nd content point+ evaluation)
4th Paragraph (3rd content point+ evaluation)
5th Paragraph(Conclusion)