Prime Time 5/6, Writing, Arbeitsheft

3 44 Text types 3.3 Article g Prime Time 6, page 163 An article is a text about a specific topic which is supposed to be published in a newspaper, a magazine, a book or online. Purpose: •• to inform •• to persuade •• to entertain Target group: •• the readers of the publication •• online readers Layout and structure: •• Title: –– give your text a catchy title –– the title should be interesting for your readers •• Beginning: –– try to attract the attention of the readers •• Body of the article: –– discuss each idea in a separate paragraph –– sort the paragraphs in a logical way –– write about facts –– use vivid descriptions –– mention concrete details –– give specific examples –– use quotes from people concerned –– choose aspects which are interesting for the readers –– link the paragraphs –– add subheadings •• Ending: –– make your readers think on –– ask a rhetorical question Style: •• neutral •• often less formal than essays How to write an article •• Underline/Highlight the main points of the prompt. –– What is the purpose of the text? –– Who are the people you want to inform, entertain or persuade? –– What are you supposed to write about? –– How long should your text be? •• How to start –– Use a catchy headline to convince the readers to read on. •• Aspects to consider –– Stick with the focus of the text. –– Organise your points in a logical order. –– Always keep the readers in mind. What works best for your target group? –– Fine-tune your text so that it fits the requirements. –– Use subheadings to show the structure of your text. This gives the readers an idea what to expect. –– Include realistic examples and quotes to make your text more interesting. –– Organise essential information in paragraphs. –– Express yourself precisely. –– Use conversational style. If your style is too formal, it might be regarded as boring and/or not appropriate. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv