AN ARTICLE

WHAT IS IT? a piece of writing (in a newspaper or magazine) goal: to make an issue interesting to readers could be: descriptive, narrative, argumentative expresses the writer’s opinion

FORMAT headline (title) – if it’s not given, you have to invent it introduction: gives the idea of what it will be about (in an attractive way) body: examines the issue, supports the headline (title) in one or more paragraphs conclusion: rounds up the article (no new ideas!)

CRITERIA CONTENT(vsebina) TASK ACHIEVEMENT (sporočilna vrednost) VOCABULARY/ REGISTER (besedišče/ register) GRAMMATICAL ACCURACY (jezikovna pravilnost)

CONTENT WHERE do I find it? – In the PROMPT 2nd part of the prompt, given as 1.bullet points 2.headline of the article

examples 1.bullets: which is you favourite restaurant what kind of food is served why do you like it 2. the HEADLINE/ TITLE of the article: Meat: To eat or not to eat

The content is assessed according to how well you develop the ideas which are given in the prompt It should support the headline/ title It should be well written and justified by specific information It should not contain any information which is not given in the prompt (irrelevant inf.) do not try to be too funny or bizarre

TASK ACHIEVEMENT WHERE do I find it? – in the prompt 1st part of the prompt tells you 1.WHO you are (social status) 2.WHO you are writing for/ to (social status – social hierachy – formal style) 3.WHY you are writing __________________________________ THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE P.

TASK ACHIEVEMENT choose the correct format of writing organize the piece of writing according to the conventions of different formats: article, report, letter/

VOCABULARY/ REGISTER use formal vocabulary use collocations/ idioms correctly do not use contracted forms, e.g. don’t, we’ll, can’t, we’re, I’m, etc. use vocabulary related to the theme be polite

GRAMMATICAL ACCURACY try to use complex sentences without grammatical mistakes spell the words correctly use different linking words organize your ideas in a logical way

EXAMPLES OF ARTICLES The English magazine would like to know how you feel about spending holidays with your parents. You have been invited to write an article of about words on this topic in which you should also include your personal experience. Use the heading: Holidaying with parents? Yes, it can be fun.

The international Reader’s Magazine is trying to get an insight into the reading habits of young people at your school. Secondary school students have been asked to write articles on the topic. The best articles will be published in the newspaper. You can choose between two titles: 1.BOOKS? No, thank you! 2.BOOKS? Yes, of course!

you have been invited to write an article of about words for your school magazine. The title of the article is: On Education – I Do Not Believe In It. You can use two quotations: “Ignorance is like a delicate exotic fruit –touch it and the bloom is gone.” (Oscar Wilde), “Teachers, leave that kids alone.” (Pink Floyd)

TIPS FOR WRITING In the INTRODUCTION, refer to the input (prompt) in your own words. Do not copy it and do not present your opinion yet. The BODY: Develop each of the points required in the prompt in separate paragraphs and give opinion if required. Support your opinion with examples. A good CONCLUSION may do one of these: 1.restate your opinion 2.suggest solution(s) 3.return to the idea in the introduction 4.refer to the future

USEFUL PHRASES RHETORICAL QUESTIONS: Have you ever (wondered why/ if...) What would you do if... Should... (it be forbidden/ encouraged) QUOTING OPINIONS: the proponents of the idea believe/ say... CONCLUSION: What will the future of.... be? Let us hope that... Hopefully,...

ASSESSMENT – TASK ACHIEVEMENT No headline/ title = - 1 point (T.A.) No conclusion = - 1 point (T.A.) One paragraph only = - 2 points (T.A) If paragraphs are not visible but “sensible” (as regards content/ organisation) = - 1 point (T.A.)

ASSESSMENT - CONTENT follow the headline/ title support the idea in the headline/ title one sided only