Writing Articles And Reviews
Overview
An article is not an essay with a jazzier opening. It is a piece of writing built for a particular page, read by a particular person who has somewhere else to be, and every convention it uses exists to hold that person for one more paragraph. When question 8 tells you to write for the features page of a national newspaper or the website of a wildlife magazine, it has handed you a reader, a purpose and a set of expectations, and the examiner will check all three.
This note takes an article apart: the headline and standfirst that buy you attention, the opening that spends it, the body paragraphs that keep moving, and the closing line that makes the whole thing feel designed. Then it turns to reviews, where the product is not information but judgement, and shows you why a reviewer who forgets to judge has written a plot summary with adjectives on it.
Objectives
- Develop transactional writing skills for a variety of purposes and audiences
- Write articles for a magazine or newspaper
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Writing Articles And Reviews. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- In English Language Specification B, which section of the paper can set an article as the required form? A) Section A B) Section B, question 8 C) Section C D) Any of the three sections Answer: B
- Which assessment objective rewards adapting form, tone and register for a specific purpose and audience? A) AO1 B) AO2 C) AO4 D) AO5 Answer: C
- Which of these is the standfirst of an article? A) The final line, which closes the loop B) The single line under the headline that expands its promise and names the reader C) The first body paragraph D) The writer's name Answer: B
- A review paragraph reads: 'The second act is set in a hospital and the sister arrives at the end of it.' What is wrong with it? A) It is too short B) It uses the present tense C) It is plot summary carrying no judgement D) It addresses the reader directly Answer: C
- Which four elements does a question 8 commission line supply? A) Form, publication, audience, purpose B) Title, length, deadline, style C) Headline, standfirst, body, kicker D) AO1, AO2, AO4, AO5 Answer: A
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