Article Writing

Should you have a particular type of audience in mind when writing your article?

• Yes, you definitely should.

• No articles are for the general population.

• Depending on the article.

• I didn't even watch the presentation, Hannah.

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CCSS.W.7.4

CCSS.W.7.5

Can I make my article more interesting by ...

• ... writing long sentences the entire time.

• ... writing short sentences the enitre time.

• ... asking rhetorical questions.

• ... using really formal language.

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CCSS.W.7.3D

Statement: Humour is my friend when I write articles.

• Accurate.

• Inaccurate.

Subheadings are useful in articles because...

• They help organise ideas.

• They keep things fresh.

• They don't do anything useful.

• I still haven't watched the video, Hannah.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.W.7.2A

Planning an article can be annoying but is ultimately...

• USEFUL

• USEFUL

• USEFUL

• USEFUL

Name some things that shouldn't be in an article.

• Formal Language, not enough rhetorical questions

• Formal Language, too many rhetorical questions

• Formal Language, just one rhetorical question

• Formal Language, 3.5 rhetorical questions

Should the last paragraph make some reference to the opening paragraph?

• Yes

• No

• Sure?

• I give up.