2. What is an informal article?
• An article is a piece of writing usually intended for publication
in a news paper, magazine or journal.
• Is written for a wide audience, so it is essential to attract and
retain the reader’s attention.
• May include amusing stories, reported speech and
descriptions.
• Can be formal or informal.
• Should be written in an interesting or entertaining manner
• Should give opinions and thoughts, as well as facts.
3. What is an informal article?
• An introduction which clearly defines the topic to
be covered and keeps the reader’s attention.
• The main body of two to five parapgraphs in
which the topic is further developed in detail.
• The conclusion – summarising the topic or a final
opinion, recommendation or comment.
4. What is an informal 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 orteenagers, or adults in general?
• What is the aim of the article – to
advise, suggest, inform, compare and
contrast, describe, etc.?
5. What is an informal article?
Remember:
• Determine the information you are going to use and
organize your ideas carefully into paragraphs. Each
paragraph should have a clear topic sentence.
• Use vocabulary and descriptive language appropriate
for the article. Linking words and expressions.
• DO NOT use over-personal or over-emotional
language or simplistic vocabulary.
6. What is an informal article?
Useful phrases for writing an article
• Rhetorical phrases:
• Have you ever ........?
• What do you think about ........?
• Are you one of those people who thinks that ......?
• Are you one of those people who .......?
• What would life be like if ......?
• Will the future bring us ..... ?
7. What is an informal article?
Useful phrases for writing an article
• Introducing your first point:
• Firstly
• In the first place
• First of all
• The first thing to consider is
• One thing to consider is
• To begin with
8. What is an informal article?
Useful phrases for writing an article
• Introducing more points:
• Secondly
• Another consideration
• Yet another consideration
• Another thing to consider is
• Added to that
• Apart from that
• In addition to this
9. What is an informal article?
Useful phrases for writing an article
• Introducing your final points:
• In conclusion
• To conclude
• To sum up
• So
10. What is an informal article?
Useful phrases for writing an article
• Introducing your opinion:
• I think
• In my opinion
• Personally I believe that
• In my view
• If you ask me
• To my mind
• My personal opinion is
11. What is an informal article?
Sample
Have you ever wondered why some people are always
late?
That’s something I often ask myself. I’m always late for trains, for
concerts, for weddings, for everything! I do try, honestly, but I’ve
been like this all my life.
People hate latecomers. If you arrive late at a meeting people think
you’re lazy or disorganised or you don’t actually think much of the
other people there. But that isn’t true. We time-challenged people
live a life of constant anxiety and stress.
I can’t begin to count the money I’ve wasted by missing planes,
classes, hair appointments, not to mention the stress of continually
apologising for messing up other people’s schedules.
…/…
12. What is an informal article?
Sample
Have you ever wondered why some people are always
late?
…/…
However, help is at hand. If you are someone who always
cuts things short, here are some suggestions to help you get
over from this chronic problem. First of all …
13. What is an informal article?
Choose one of the following topics and write an
informal article around 150-180 words :
• How to Not Care What People Think
• What to do when you are bored
• Tips on what to do when you are stressed out
14. What is an informal article?
Bibliography:
• http://www.onestopenglish.com/community/lesso
n-share/pdf-content/exams/exams-article-writing-
cae-and-cpe-lesson-plan/147546.article
• http://www.brays-ingles.com/esl-writing-
sample.html
