How do I structure a newspaper article?
This is something that many students struggle with.
We all know the basics:
A catchy headline
A catchy headline
A strapline
A strapline
Subheadings
Subheadings
An introduction that gives the reader an idea of what the article is going to be about.
An introduction that gives the reader an idea of what the article is going to be about.
Main body paragraphs to develop your argument.
Main body paragraphs to develop your argument.
A conclusion to summarise your main points and reflect on your argument. Maybe having a call to action.
A conclusion to summarise your main points and reflect on your argument. Maybe having a call to action.
Yet, it is still difficult to pull it all together!
So, to help you, here is an example of one of Uplevel Academy’s GCSE Year 11 student’s work!
There are three reasons why I am sharing this with you:
- So you can make notes and see how you can improve your own writing, so that you can score high marks in your exams.
- To celebrate our students’ achievements. This is important as it is easy to only look at what you can improve without acknowledging how successes, which is crucial for motivation.
- So you can have the opportunity to see what it is like to work with us and offer you the opportunity to schedule a strategy session with us.
Here is the student’s work:
You can see that they have implemented the strategies and technqiues that they have been taught in their lessons.
They have used all of the above to structure their article; however, they have also used high-end techniques to:
- Engage the reader
- Persuade the reader to change their habits
- Argue for their beliefs – in this case that homecooking is the best!
And what they have achieved is an amazing newsarticle that suits their purpose and answered their exam question.
This is why we are passionate about what we do! Students master the skills so they can implement them independently.
Ultimately, this gives them greater confidence, so they can use it in their exams, and beyond, as they know how to adapt their writing skills for different purposes.
Join us in celebrating our students.
Book your complimentary strategy session!
And remember if you want your child to achieve this level of confidence and competence, then book your strategy session with me!
https://www.uplevel-academy.co.uk/gcse-english-book-a-call-typ-organic
And if you want more tips to see:
- How your child can use what they have read to inspire their writing for Language Paper 2, Section B;
- What examiners are looking for, so that you can have insider knowledge and your child can achieve top marks;
- Another model answer from one of Uplevel Academy’s students;