Article Writing
Artical Writing
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What is Article writing?
It is a written composition in prose, usually non-fiction, on a specific topic, forming an independent part of a book or other publication, as a newspaper or magazine One may say it is a short essay
What should be an ideal length of article for XII CBSE examination?
One and a half side of notebook/ answer sheet. (120 -150 words)
How many marks does an article carries and what is split up/distribution for that?
The question comes for 5 marks
Split up:
Format -1 mark
Content -2 marks
Expression,that is: Sequential chain of thoughts and grammatical accuracy: 1+1=2 mark
Are marks cut for committing spelling mistakes?
Yes, usually 1 mark for two spelling mistakes
Picture Format
Explanation of Format
1.Heading: Should be written at the top and be aligned in the middle of the page.
2.Byline: This is the name of the person who is writing the article. Must be placed just below the heading towards right.
3. Body : There should be at least three paragraphs and at the most four.
Paragraph Segregation
1st Paragraph: Introduction: Must introduce the topic in an interesting yet compact manner
2nd/3rd Paragraph: Elaborate the introduction by developing the cause and effect,
providing data, compare and contrast
4th Paragraph: Conclude by offering suggestions and solutions. One may also predict the
outcome of suggestions etc.
How to Write:
Step by Step Process of Writing an Article
Step I: Put a line/Margin on the extreme right of your answer sheet for the rough work.
Step II: Jot down all the points that comes to your mind in concern to the given topic. You may do that in random order. If you fail to get ideas…. ponder over the topic for two minutes and then put the main words down.
Step III:Closely look at the points you have jotted and choose the central idea as a Heading
Step IV: Consider the points and think of the most suitable way to begin in an interesting manner. For introducing one may choose a famous quotation, question/s or some statistics.
Step V: Elaborate and expand the ideas in full sentences keeping in mind cause and effect. You may use examples.
Step VI:Conclude. You may wrap up summarizing the whole details but solution, judgement and suggestions must be made part of the conclusion.
Points to Remember While Writing an Article
- Heading:
i) Should preferably be of more than one word.
ii) Must convey your outlook about the topic, that is, unique and rouse interest.
iii) Should Convey the central Idea of your thought process on the given topic.
iv) Preferably in present tense.
v) Easy to understand - Body:
i) Keep language simple and correct
ii) Present systematically, that is, one idea should smoothly flow into another.
iii) There must be at least three different points in the content /elaboration part.
iv) Use good vocabulary.
v) Avoid repetition and keep the whole thing crisp but not sketchy.
vi) Keep in mind the word limit.
vii) Follow time management (Must not take more than ten to fifteen minutes to attempt this question)
Example Question
Question :-
‘Grow more trees to reduce pollution.’ Write an article in 150-200 words on the topic given above for your school magazine.
Answer:
Grow More Trees to Reduce Pollution
(by – Radha)
“Trees are poems of the earth written upon the sky.’ Trees and plants are one of the main reasons why mankind came into existence. The importance of planting trees has been emphasized time and again. This is because of the numerous benefits they offer.
They make the world a better place to live in. They exhale oxygen and inhale carbon dioxide to maintain the ecological balance in the environment. They also absorb all the harmful gases and give us fresh air to breathe.
Trees build a sheet to protect us from the harmful ultraviolet rays. Not only this, they serve as a habitat for birds and various species of animals. Trees help in controlling water pollution and preventing soil erosion.
The places inhabited by large numbers of trees are quite cooler compared to the concrete jungles that cannot do without air conditioners. Unfortunately, urbanisation is leading to clearing of forests and parks despite the numerous benefits they offer. People come here for morning walks, evening strolls, yoga sessions and laughter therapy. These also serve as a safe place for the kids to play and socialise. The only way left to preserve them and reap these benefits is by growing them at a faster rate.
As a Chinese proverb states, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” So, do your bit and make this place more beautiful.
Exercise Question
| 1. Write an article in 200 words on the following topic to be published in your school magazine. You are Shree/Shridhar of XII Std., Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi. Recently you read in the newspaper an incident in which the children tried to imitate the stunts shown on television and embraced death. You have decided to write an article on the hazards of television watching for kids and how the parents could guide them to watch the programmes in an effective way |
| 2. Our performance in the Rio Olympics has told us that we do not pay enough attention to athletics and outdoor games. It is time we revised our attitude. Sports should be an important part of school’s daily routine. Write an article in 120-150 words on ‘Importance of Outdoor Games’. You are Sreeja/Thomas. |
| 3. Write an article for your school magazine justifying the need of education for girls in the country for national development. (word limit: 200 words) |
| 4.On the occasion of Teacher’s Day the Honourable PM of India had an interactive session with students from all over the country through satellite link. Your school also made special arrangements for the students to view the telecast. Write an article in about 120-150 words for your school magazine giving details of the talk and its impact on you. You are Akshay/ Akshita of Brightland Public School. |
| 5. It is very important to take significant actions to save our planet. Write an article in about 120-150 words for your school magazine on how can we save and protect our planet. You are Akshay/Akshita of Graham Public School, Indore. |
| 6. As part of an Entrepreneurship project the commerce students of your school recently launched a product called Oatlicious. They not only set up a company to produce the product but also designed its advertising and marketing strategy. Write an article in about 120-150 words for your school magazine giving details of the enterprise and its launch. You are Akshay/ Akshita of Graham Public School, Indore. |
| 7. Visiting new places and meeting new people enhance our understanding and knowledge besides being a source of great pleasure. Write an article in 150-200 words on ‘Travel, a Source of Knowledge and pleasure.’ You are Gopal/Govindi. |
| 8. Accidents happen when people violate traffic rules. Careless drivers cause suffering to themselves and to others. Write an article in 120-150 words on “Safe Driving” |
| 9. There is a vast pool of women talent in our country. Given encouragement and opportunities, women can excel in every field. They are contributing to the nation’s progress as scientists, doctors, entrepreneurs, sports persons, etc. There is no limit to what they can achieve. Write an article in 120-150 words on “Women Empowerment”. You are Ram/Roma. |
| 10. You are Arpit/Arpita of Zenith Public School, Mumbai. You went to Gateway of India with your friends for an outing where you observed the local guides following and pestering the foreign tourists. You could see the irritation and disgust in the eyes of the tourists. It made you so disturbed that you decided to write an article for a local newspaper sharing your views and concerns over the image of your city and country being tarnished by such acts. (120-150 words) |