Writing an Article

Writing - ARTICLE

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Read this piece of writing and decide what genre (type) it is...

• a letter?

• an article?

• an essay?

• an email?

Multiple Choice

Is it...

• an essay?

• a letter?

• an article?

• an email?

Multiple Select

What should we include in an article about people? Choose any that sounds appropriate...

• a title (in this case, usually their name)

• plenty of adjectives and adverbs

• why this person is/was important

• relevant information

Organising Paragraphs

Read this article about Dickens and try to put the paragraphs in the correct order. Be prepared to supply your answer in the next slide.

Multiple Choice

1st: Dickens was born near Portsmouth in 1812. Unfortunately, he did not have a particularly happy childhood.The family were poor, as his father was always in debt.

2nd: Dickens was one of the most influential of all British novelists. He was also one of the most popular. When he died in 1870, there was considerable public grief. Today, so many years after his death, his works are still widely read by readers all over the world.

3rd: Dickens wrote many famous novels, including Oliver Twist and A Tale of Two Cities. His works were extremely popular in his time and remain so today. He is known and admired in particular for the characters he created. Some are cruel and unpleasant, but with a comic touch.

4th: Many talented writers produced work during the 19th century. One name in particular stands out, however, that of Charles Dickens, the creator of characters such as Oliver Twist and Ebenezer Scrooge.

• 2nd, 4th, 3rd, 1st

• 4th, 1st, 3rd, 2nd

• 1st, 2nd, 4th, 3rd

• 2nd, 1st, 3rd, 4th,

In the following slide you need to decide what the content of each paragraph is.

Read the paragraphs and choose the option that depicts the right content.

Multiple Choice

Intro: __?__Many talented writers produced work during the 19th century. One name in particular stands out, however, that of Charles Dickens, the creator of characters such as Oliver Twist and Ebenezer Scrooge.

MB 1: __?__Dickens was born near Portsmouth in 1812. Unfortunately, he did not have a particularly happy childhood.The family were poor, as his father was always in debt.

MB 2: __?__Dickens wrote many famous novels, including Oliver Twist and A Tale of Two Cities. His works were extremely popular in his time and remain so today. He is known and admired in particular for the characters he created. Some are cruel and unpleasant, but with a comic touch.

Concl: __?__Dickens was one of the most influential of all British novelists. He was also one of the most popular. When he died in 1870, there was considerable public grief. Today, so many years after his death, his works are still widely read by readers all over the world.

• Intro: who - MB 1: biographical info - MB 2: works - Concl: overall

• Intro: overall - MB 1: biographical info - MB 2: works - Concl: who

• Intro: who - MB 1: overall - MB 2: works - Concl: biographical info

Multiple Choice

The Introduction to an article is very important. Which of the two introductions is more appropriate for an article?

• Last week I bought a book by Agatha Christie. It was a mystery, of course, and it was very well-written. It only took me a day to finish it.

• There are many writers whose work I enjoy. One of my favourites has to be J. K. Rowling, whose books are both exciting and amusing.

Linking Words -

Choose the correct alternative -

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Multiple Choice

She grew up in a poor part of the city. _____, she went on to become one of the wealthiest women in the country.

• However

• Furthermore

Multiple Choice

As a child, it was her dream to become a singer. In the end, _____, she decided to study medicine.

• though

• still

Multiple Choice

He's one of the greatest sportsmen of our time. _____, he is also a talented musician.

• As well

• What's more

Multiple Choice

_____ everyone said he had no chance of getting into university, he proved them all wrong.

• Even though

• Despite

Multiple Choice

She is a very famous actress, _____ in Europe.

• similarly

• particularly

Multiple Choice

She was the first woman to sail around the world on her own. _____, she has broken several other world records.

• In spite of this

• Additionally

Multiple Choice

He was not oferred the lead role in the play _____ his being too short.

• since

• on account of

Multiple Choice

It was her dream to compete in the Olympic Games. _____ the encouragement of her family, she succeeded.

• Thanks to

• In addition to

Adjectives

Match the adjectives with the descriptions of people.

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Multiple Choice

He's very sensible because of his experience and knowledge. He's _____

• wise

• charming

• generous

• patient

• determined

Multiple Choice

She stays calm and she doesn't get annoyed easily. She's _____

• modest

• charming

• generous

• patient

• determined

Multiple Choice

She doesn't talk about her achievements and talents. She's _____

• generous

• charming

• modest

• optimistic

• determined

Multiple Choice

When she decides to do sth, she doesn't give up. She's _____

• generous

• determined

• pessimistic

• optimistic

• charming

Multiple Choice

His mood is ikely to change suddenly and unfortunately, he can become dangerous. He's _____

• disillusioned

• determined

• volatile

• optimistic

• generous

Multiple Choice

Many school leavers are _____ by the lack of opportunities open to them.

• disillusioned

• determined

• pessimistic

• optimistic

• generous

Multiple Choice

She wrote a/an _____ letter to her local newspaper to complain about the new road.

• disillusioned

• determined

• pessimistic

• optimistic

• impassioned