IGCSE FIRST LANGUAGE

ARTICLE WRITING
 ASSIGNMENT: ARTICLE WRITING

Lesson Objective: To further develop IGCSE article writing

Lesson Outcome: To recap on previous learning

To be able to identify almost all points from the text
To be able to write an effective introduction keeping in mind the guidelines
What do you already know
about article writing?

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 Basic facts I need to know about Article Writing

• Argumentative
• 3 part piece- Introduction/ Body/ Conclusion
• Need to use formal/ semi-formal language
• Strictly avoid informal language and slang
• Need to identify most of the points
• Need to be able to analyse the identified points
 INTRODUCTION

The introduction consists of 3 parts:

1.Opening statement
2.Topic statement
3.Thesis statement
1. Opening statement- The purpose is to ‘hook’ the 2. Topic statement: The purpose is to introduce the topic.
reader. Some of the techniques you could use to  What is the importance of the topic?
do so are:-  What impact does it have on the society?
 Rhetorical questions
 Anecdote
 Quotes
 Proverbs
 Dramatic facts or statistics
 A statement or question having a combination of
language features such as alliteration, repetition,
metaphors

3. Thesis statement: The purpose is to

streamline the topic and mention the focus of
the article.
 BODY
 Topic sentence
 Content points from text
 P.E.E
 Supporting statement:- statistics, reference to places, events or
persons, examples.
 Higher order connectives
 Relevant and selective vocabulary
 Formal/ semi-formal tone
 CONCLUSION
The conclusion consists of 3 parts:

1. Restate your main point and present what you think

accurately summarises your argument.
2. Mention how you think the society/ community will or
will not benefit from the points put forward.
3. Leave the reader with something to think about.
What next??
 Let’s reflect……

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