Name of the Teacher: Sujesh Kumar K

PGT ENGLISH

JNV CHIKMAGALUR

KARNATAKA

ARTICLE WRITING

WHAT IS AN ARTICLE?

An article is usually an independent piece of prose found in newspapers or magazines. It is usually non-fiction and informative in nature. It is like a direct conversation with the reader. The name of the writer is always mentioned with the article.

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POINTS TO REMEMBER

• The purpose of writing the article should be clear.
• The title can be a single word, a phrase or even a sentence, which is catchy and pithy.
• The body of the article follows a structured approach.
• Think of the kind of readers expected to read the article and then attempt to write it.
• The vocabulary and grammar have to be specific to the topic and use of difficult and bombastic language should be avoided.

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• The visual/verbal input should be used to the optimum and interpreted as per the needs of the article.
• The points, quotations, etc. in the article have to be planned out.
• Quotations should be added only when absolutely essential. Do not overdo the use of quotations.
• Before you start writing, it is appropriate that you spend a short while in recollecting as many words as you can in association with the topic given. You may even write them on the right side of your answer sheet as a rough work. This is a novel and creative approach to article writing.

POINTS TO REMEMBER CONTINUES…

FORMAT OF AN ARTICLE

• Title : e.g Ways To Curb The Spread Of Covid-19 Epidemic.

Should be catchy and pithy. Go as creative as you want but do not devote too much time on it.

• Name of the writer: By Digvijay Singh.
• Generally given in the question. If not given, then do not write your personal details instead write- By ABC, By XYZ etc.
• NOTE- You are not supposed to mention any of your personal details while attempting the answers in the board exam 
• Body of the article : Generally written in 3 to 4 paragraphs
• First paragraph : Introduction/facts.
• Second paragraph : Development of the given topic - Pros and cons
• Third paragraph : Winding up - Your opinion/views, suggestions & recommendations
• Last paragraph : Conclusion – A note of hope/word of caution/appeal etc.

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A SAMPLE ARTICLE

Qn. Owning a car has become a status symbol these days. However, increase in the number of cars has added to various types of pollution and other problems. Write an article in not more than 200 words, highlighting the urgent need for reducing these man-made problems, giving suitable suggestions. You are Sagar/Saritha.

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Craze for Cars - A Growing Environmental concern

By Sagar

Till a few years back, only a few number of cars could be seen on roads and only the really rich and powerful people could boast of owning a car. But the situation has changed in recent years and the roads are overcrowded with cars. Now owning a car has become a status symbol and even middle class people try to keep cars.

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Various factors are responsible for this unusual increase of cars on our roads. First of all, cars are considered safer than two wheelers and more suitable for use of families. Secondly, cheaper cars are available in the market and finances are also available at easy interest rates. Cars are also bought on installment basis. Second hand cars are also available at cheaper rates. However, increase in the number of cars results in environmental pollution. It is a serious problem everybody is concerned about. Furthermore, the capacity of the roads does not increase in proportions to the increasing number of vehicles. The result is accidents and traffic jams.

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The most important of all is that cars consume more fuel than two wheelers. Thus, the more the cars, the more pressures they put on fuel resources. In view of these problems, we must try to reduce the use of cars; this can be done by forming car pools. A group of people working at the same place and residing in a common locality can use a single car instead of many. Similarly, the government can also discourage the use of cars by improving the public transport system. A pollution-free atmosphere can be achieved only when the use of cars and of automobiles in general is reduced.

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HOME WORK

Qn.01.With the onset of monsoons, mosquitoes have also arrived. As Ajay Arora of class XII, write an article for the school bulletin about the mosquito menace and the ways to get rid of it in not more than 200 words.

Qn.02. You have been awarded a prize for doing the best social service under ‘Each one, teach one’ project. Write an article for a monthly magazine in not more than 200 words on ‘The Role of Students in Removing Illiteracy’. You are Arun/Arunima.��