Fact file When writing newspaper or magazine articles, the editor expresses
his or her opinion on a topic that is discussed elsewhere in the
publication or that is being debated in the community. Thes
articles may appear in a paper publication or online.
Anewspaperora magazine article should have:
an introduction that states the writer's main opinion
point of view
arguments that give reasons for the point of view
evidence to support the arguments
a conclusion that repeats the main opinion and refers back
briefly to the arguments
TIPS for Writing a Magazine Article
Start your article with a hook. A hook is an interesting sente tha
will quickly get the reader interested in your article.
Choose a topic that is interesting to you. If you are interested in your
topic, it'll be fun!
• Research your topic and make a list of things you find interesting
What would the reader most enjoy reading about?
• Gather a short list of facts and display them in your article in a
section. This could be a caption to a picture or just a box of facts.
8A Plan and write your own magazine article.
8E Make a poster or a presentation looking through the TIPS below.
Tips for a Presentation
1. Once you have written your article, think of what you can do to
illustrate it. Add captions or labels for your illustrations.
2. Show your illustrated article to the class before you read. Explain
why you chose your topic.
3. Read your article,
4. After you've read it, ask the class what they found interesting.
5. Do your best lo answer any questions your classmates have.
