WRITING
ARTICLES
PLAN
- Opening- Paragraph 1
Introduce the topic.
- Body- Paragraph 2
Say how your interests developed
- Body- Paragraph 3
- Conclusion- Paragraph 4
OPENINGS
- ask a question :What would you say if I told you my hobby was reading?
- gives a general statement about the topic: Many people believe you to have to be a gifted artist to enjoy painting
- says the task makes you think about the topic: It's not easy for me to decide what my favourite pastime is.
Try to support your ideas with examples from your own general knowledge or personal experience.
IMPROVE YOUR STYLE
Expressing your ideas in a variety of ways makes your writing more interesting.
WRITING AN ARTICLE
1) Analyse the task: Who is going to read the article? What kind of information should you include?
2) Brainstorm ideas: Where do you go in the summer? What do you enjoy doing? How often do you do this activity? Is this activity something you do alone or with others? Why does this activity appeal to others?
3) Organize your article: Use the plan
4) Write your article: Remember to write a catchy opening and to support your ideas with examples.