2. 1. Read a newspaper article and summarise the main point 2. Write an article on a person you admire 3. Write an article for a newsletter of 300 words or more

3.  can be formal or informal, depending on the target audience  can be written in an interesting or entertaining manner  should give opinions and thoughts, as well as facts  is in a less formal style than a report

4.  describe an experience, event, person or place  present an opinion or balanced argument  compare and contrast  provide information  offer suggestions  offer advice

5. In small groups, correctly match the titles to the right topic

6.  In small groups, read the newspaper article handed out and answer the following questions:  Who was is it about?  What happened?  When did it take place?  Where did the event take place?  Summarise the most important point, fact, idea in this article

7.  an eye-catching title which attracts the readers’ attention and suggests the theme of the article. (Think about why you read a magazine or newspaper article recently - what made you read it?) Articles can also have subheadings before each paragraph.  an introduction which clearly defines the topic to be covered and keeps the reader’s attention.  the main body of two to five paragraphs in which the topic is further developed in detail.  the conclusion - summarising the topic or a final opinion, recommendation or comment.

8.  Reflect on a person that you admire. You can use someone you know or a public figure  Write a short, but detailed article (of 3 or more paragraphs) on why you admire this person

9.  To save money, your local council wants to close the youth centre and convert the building into shops. You enjoy going to the centre and want it to be kept open.  Your task: is to write an article for your community newsletter telling local people about this and asking for their support to keep it open.  Expand on these points: why you are writing the article why the centre is important for young people and the area why you don’t need any more shops in the area your ideas for a campaign to keep the centre open ways other people can get involved. Write about 300 or more words.

10.  Did you use a title?  Did you use a subheading? (optional)  Have you included points on who, what, where and when?  Have you used organised paragraphs?  Have you summarised/use a conclusion to bring your article to an end?