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Article
Writing
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Article
Writing
What is an Article?
Definition
An article is a piece
of writing about a
particular topic that
shares ideas with
readers.
Purpose
Articles can inform,
entertain, or
persuade readers
about different
subjects.
Where We Find Them
Articles appear in newspapers, magazines,
websites, school newsletters, or blogs.
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Article
Writing
What is an Article?
Definition
An article is a piece
of writing about a
particular topic that
shares ideas with
readers.
Purpose
Articles can inform,
entertain, or
persuade readers
about different
subjects.
Where We Find Them
Articles appear in newspapers, magazines,
websites, school newsletters, or blogs.
Why Do We Write Articles?
Share Information
To teach others interesting facts or explain
important topics they might not know about.
Tell Stories
To describe exciting experiences, people,
places, or events that capture readers'
attention.
Convince Others
To persuade readers to think differently or
take action about important issues.
Entertain Readers
To make people laugh, smile, or feel excited
with fun and engaging ideas.
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Article
Writing
What is an Article?
Definition
An article is a piece
of writing about a
particular topic that
shares ideas with
readers.
Purpose
Articles can inform,
entertain, or
persuade readers
about different
subjects.
Where We Find Them
Articles appear in newspapers, magazines,
websites, school newsletters, or blogs.
Why Do We Write Articles?
Share Information
To teach others interesting facts or explain
important topics they might not know about.
Tell Stories
To describe exciting experiences, people,
places, or events that capture readers'
attention.
Convince Others
To persuade readers to think differently or
take action about important issues.
Entertain Readers
To make people laugh, smile, or feel excited
with fun and engaging ideas.
Types of Articles You Can Write
D e s c r i p ti v e
Describes a person,
place, or event in vivid
detail using lots of
adjectives.
N a r r a ti v e
Tells a story or shares
a personal experience
with a beginning,
middle, and end.
E x p o s i t o r y
Explains a topic clearly
with facts, examples,
and step-by-step
information.
P e rs u a s i v e
Tries to convince
readers about an
opinion using strong
reasons and examples.
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Article
Writing
What is an Article?
Definition
An article is a piece
of writing about a
particular topic that
shares ideas with
readers.
Purpose
Articles can inform,
entertain, or
persuade readers
about different
subjects.
Where We Find Them
Articles appear in newspapers, magazines,
websites, school newsletters, or blogs.
Why Do We Write Articles?
Share Information
To teach others interesting facts or explain
important topics they might not know about.
Tell Stories
To describe exciting experiences, people,
places, or events that capture readers'
attention.
Convince Others
To persuade readers to think differently or
take action about important issues.
Entertain Readers
To make people laugh, smile, or feel excited
with fun and engaging ideas.
Types of Articles You Can Write
D e s c r i p ti v e
Describes a person,
place, or event in vivid
detail using lots of
adjectives.
N a r r a ti v e
Tells a story or shares
a personal experience
with a beginning,
middle, and end.
E x p o s i t o r y
Explains a topic clearly
with facts, examples,
and step-by-step
information.
P e rs u a s i v e
Tries to convince
readers about an
opinion using strong
reasons and examples.
The Structure of an Article
T i t l e
A catchy heading that tells
readers exactly what your
article is about and makes
them want to read more.
I n tr o d u c ti o n
Introduces your topic and
grabs the reader's attention
right from the first sentence.
B o d y
Explains your main points
with interesting facts, real
examples, or exciting stories
that support your topic.
C o n c l u s i o n
Summarizes your article's
main ideas and gives readers
a final thought to remember.
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