Демченко Сніжана ПМ

Демченко Сніжана Володимирівна Мла 51-23
Фрагмент заняття англійської мови

з формування англомовної компетенції у писемному мовленні
на тему “Articles ”
(за підручником Successful writing proficiency)
Обладнання: підручник, ноутбук, презентації
Етап 1. Now we will talk about Articles. An article, in general, is a piece of

writing for publication in a magazine, newspaper, brochure, leaflet,
etc. It may be formal or informal in style, depending on its intended
readership. Its purpose may be to provide information, describe a
place/event/experience, etc, present an opinion or balanced
argument, offer advice/suggestions, etc.
There are certain specialised types of articles, however. These
include:
i) news reports, which are brief, factual pieces of writing written for
publication in newspapers, describing important current events in a
formal, impersonal style; and
ii) reviews, which are specialised articles written to describe, discuss
and/or evaluate a film, book, theatrical performance, TV series, etc.
Such pieces are usually published in a magazine or newspaper.
A successful article should consist of:

a) an eye-catching title or headline which suggests the topic of the
article that follows;
b) an introduction which clearly outlines the topic(s) to be covered;
c) a main body of several paragraphs in which the subject is
developed in detail;
d) a conclusion which summarises the topic and/or offers an
opinion,comments, recommendations, etc.
Before you start writing, it is important to decide:

- where the article is intended to appear (e.g. magazine, leaflet, etc)
- who the intended readers are (e.g. the general public, fellow
students, etc)
- what the purpose of writing is (e.g. describe, inform, advise, etc)
These three factors will determine the style, language and
arrangement of your article.
The style of the article may be formal or semi-formal, depending on
the intended readership; however, in all articles/news reports/reviews
you should avoid extremely vivid description, over-emotional or
over-personal writing, and simplistic vocabulary.
Use suitable descriptive, narrative or argumentative techniques (as
presented in units 1 - 6) and expressions which are consistent with
the purpose of the article. Appropriate use of linking
words/expressions and a wide range of vocabulary will make your
writing more interesting.
Select and organise the ideas and information you will present in
each paragraph carefully, and begin each paragraph with a clear
topic sentence.
Talking about structure, there should be
1. Title/Headline Introduction Paragraph
state the topic of the article/news report/review
2. Main body
Paragraphs 2-3-4-5*
Development of the topic - each new aspect should be
presented in a separate paragraph with a clear topic sentence.
The exact number of paragraphs will depend on the specific
requirements of each writing task.
3. Conclusion
Final Paragraph
summary of the topic and/or opinion/comments/
recommendation (s)
Now please look at the beginnings and endings from various types of
articles. Match the beginnings with the endings, and then say which
of the topics that follow (1-5) matches each pair.
Here are the topics:

Well-done! Now I will shift your attention to another interesting
topic.
Guidelines for Writing Titles/Headlines
A headline or title serves as a concise summary of the information
presented in a news report or article. It should offer a clear idea of
the article's main topic while also piquing the reader's interest. There
are several effective approaches to achieve this:
1. Clear Description with Adjectives: When describing a
holiday destination or similar topic, use adjectives to make it
sound appealing upfront. For instance, "The Untamed
Wilderness of the Scottish Highlands" evokes intrigue before
readers delve into the article.
2. Direct Address or Question: For articles presenting opinions,
balanced arguments, or solutions to problems, consider
addressing the reader directly or posing a thought-provoking
question in the title. Examples include "What You Can Do to
Save the Planet" or "Is Capital Punishment the Answer?"
3. Short Statement: In more formal articles, a straightforward
statement can suffice to introduce the topic, such as "The Role
of the Monarchy in Britain Today."
When crafting titles/headlines, it's essential to keep them concise and
align their style with that of the article. Additionally, follow these
rules:
 Use the Present Simple tense to describe recent events, e.g.,
"Typhoon Kills Ten."
 Omit the verb "be" in passive voice constructions for past
events, e.g., "Forests Destroyed."
 Use "to be + past participle" for future passive events, e.g.,
"Summit Meeting to Be Held."
 Employ the to-infinitive form for future active events, e.g.,
"Council to Close Nightclubs."
 Omit articles (a, an, the) in headlines, e.g., "Man Questioned
in Murder Case."
 String nouns together for clarity, e.g., "Murder Investigation
Team Baffled."
 Minimize prepositions where possible, e.g., "New York Plane
Crashes."
 Utilize abbreviations for brevity, e.g., "US Satellite
Launched."
Now change the following sentences into headlines, applying the

theory above.
1. The wreck of a 14th century pirate ship has been discovered
off Ross Sound.
2. Baroness Amelia Phipps will marry Lord Clement.
3. Large-scale fraud has been exposed at Verne's Bank.
4. Teachers from Belfast have been angered by education cuts.
5. The council is going to impose nighttime noise restrictions.
6. The January sales are starting now.
7. Big Ben has been voted the city's favourite landmark.
8. The British Broadcasting Corporation are firmly against
television advertising.
9. The roadworks are confusing many drivers in the city.
10.The National Union of Mineworkers will start a two-week
strike.
Great!
Moving on, read the following titles/headlines for articles, reviews or
news reports and say what you think the type and topic of each piece
of writing would be.
It is crucial to organize your information correctly as well. That is

Intoduction, Main Body, Conclusion.
Read the following instructions and the model below, then put the
paragraphs in the correct order.
8 Look at the following writing task instructions, then answer the
questions below.
a) The travel company you work for has asked you to write an article
for a brochure degcribing a new package holiday at a popular seaside
resort. You should provide information on accommodation,
transport, entertainment and so on.
b) You have been asked to write an article for an international
magazine about equal Job opportunitieg for men and women in your
country. You should describe the existing situation and say what
changeg have taken place in recent years.
c) Write an article for a leaflet for travellers planning to go abroad,
advising them on problems they may run into: Make suggestions and
give advice about what they can do to deal with such problems.
• What is the purpose of each article?
• Who are the intended readers for each?
• What style should each article be written in? (e.g. formal/informal)
• What title would you give each article?
• What information would you include?
• In what order would you present this information, and under which
subheadings (if any)?
• Should you use descriptive, narrative and/ or discursive
techniques? If so, which?
Домашнє Choose ONE of the situations above, and write a complete paragraph
завдання: plan with notes. Then, write the article in about 300 words.

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Демченко Сніжана Володимирівна Мла 51-23

Фрагмент заняття англійської мови

Обладнання: підручник, ноутбук, презентації

Етап 1. Now we will talk about Articles. An article, in general, is a piece of

A successful article should consist of:

Before you start writing, it is important to decide:

Here are the topics:

Now change the following sentences into headlines, applying the

It is crucial to organize your information correctly as well. That is

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