Study the information in the box and the plan below

Articles are pieces of writing for publication in a variety of forms, covering a wide range of possible subjects. They may be intended for the general public, or a specific group of readers (e.g. an article in your college newspaper for fellow students). Types or articles include these printed in: ● magazines, newspapers and newsletters, presenting an opinion or balanced argument concerning social / environmental issues, describing a place / event / experience, etc, providing information, offering practical advice, etc. ● leaflets and brochures, providing information, describing and / or advertising a company / product / service, offering advice / suggestions, etc.

Title Introduction Paragraph 1 state the topic of the article   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   Conclusion Final paragraph Summary of the topic and / or opinion / comments / recommendations

Useful tips

· An article usually has a brief title; this should attract the readers’ attention and indicate what the article is about. Articles may also have subheadings before each paragraph.

· Depending on the topic of the article and the type of publication and its readership, you may need to use formal, impersonal language, or informal language.

· Articles may be written for a wide variety of purposes and can be descriptive, narrative, discursive, etc, and the techniques, style and expressions should be appropriate to each kind of writing.

· Articles for leaflets and brochures are usually informative and/or descriptive, and are written for advertising purposes, or to provide readers with information, advice or suggestions. They should be clear, avoiding extremely vivid description and over-emotional, over-personal and simplistic language.

· Select and organize the ideas and information you will present in each paragraph carefully. Begin each paragraph with a clear topic sentence.

You have been asked to write an article for an international magazine about powerful countries interfering in developing countries. Do not forget to include your own opinion. Alternatively, imagine yourself in a developing country when it is invaded and write a vivid account of your experiences. Write the article in about 350 words.

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