Lesson 25; how to write an article

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WELCOME BACK 

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Today’s lesson 
  • Aftekenen grammar reader.
  • Fake news project; the fake news criteria 
  • How to write a fake news article.
  • Deadline handing in your fake news article -> 24th of december 
  • Do assignment 1; in the fake news project document in your studiewijzer. 

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Fake news criteria 
Article (0,5 of total mark)
Content:
  •  Eye-catching title
  •  Introduction that defines the topic covered
  •  Main body of 2-5 paragraphs 
  • Conclusion. 

Language
  • The language should fit its audience (peers) 
  • Linking words 
  • Grammar and spelling mistakes should not impede comprehension. 
  • The passive should be used at least 5 times
  •  Use of personal pronouns should be limited whenever possible to support the supposed objectivity of the article.
  

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Fake news criteria 
Your article should have a clear link to this criteria
  • Made up stories and information meant to be widely shared 
  • Perhaps to shock or scare 
  • Purpose is to persuade people to think a certain way 
  • vote a certain way 
  • To make money from advertising (clickbait)

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How to write an article 
  • is a piece of writing usually intended for publication  in a newspaper, magazine or journal
  • is written for a wide audience, so it is essential to attract and retain the readers’ attention
  • may include amusing stories, reported speech and descriptions
  • can be formal or informal, depending on the target audience
  • should be written in an interesting or entertaining manner
  • should give opinions and thoughts, as well as facts

 

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How to write an article 
An article can:
  • Describe an experience, event, person or place
  • Present an opinion or balanced argument
  • Compare and contrast
  • Provide information
  • Offer suggestions
  • Offer advice
 

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How to write an article 
A realistic article should consist of:
  • 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 - summarizing the topic or a final opinion, recommendation or comment.
 

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How to write an article 
REMEMBER
  • Before you begin writing it is important to consider:
  • Where is the article going to appear - in a newspaper or magazine?
  • Who are the intended readers - a specific group such as students or teenagers, or adults in general?
  • What is the aim of the article - to advise, suggest, inform, compare and contrast, describe, etc.?
 
  • These three points are the deciding factors in the layout of your article, its style, language and level of formality.

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How to write an article 
  • The article could be formal, semi-formal or informal, depending on your intended audience.
  • Use vocabulary and descriptive language appropriate for the article. 
  • Linking words (however, moreover, since, as etc.) 
  • Expressions, and a variety of vocabulary will only improve your work and make it more interesting.
 

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How to write an article 
DO NOT
  • DO NOT use over-personal or over-emotional language or simplistic vocabulary.
 
  • DO NOT talk about yourself. You are writing for the general public, not a close circle of friends.
  • Your opinions are only interesting to other people if you can make them amusing, justify them or explain them.
  

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What now? 
  • Do assignment 1 in your fake news project document 
  • Already finished? Work ahead 

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