CBSE Class 10 English How To Write Article Notes

Articles and speeches express the personal opinion of the writer and present information on a variety of themes.

 
FORMAT:

 1. Write the HEADING/TITLE at the top.
2. Write the name of the writer below it.
3. Split your subject matter into 3-4 paragraphs.
     (i) Paragraph-1: Introduction-briefly tell what the Article is about, giving some startling fact or quotation to arouse interest.
     (ii)Paragraph-2&3: Develop the cause and effect of the problem. Give example to support your views. Compare and contrast.
     (iii)Paragraph-4:Conclusion.Briefly offer suggestions and solutions to improve the situation. Predictions and personal observation may be included.
4. Systematic presentation of ideas is a must.
5. Pay attention to grammatical accuracy and use of good vocabulary.
6. Use sentence linkers to ensure continuity- e.g. firstly, finally, moreover, etc.
7. Remove irrelevant information and repetition.
8. Follow word limit (150-200 words)

Write a good ending:

In an article, it's better to give the readers something to think about, perhaps by asking them another question or giving them a call to action. Often, the best endings link back to the starting point in some way. Use of quotes, slogans, couplets may be incorporated as per the requirement and relevance.
Common mistakes students make in articles

1. The language is too formal and more suited to essays. Avoid words like: to sum up, some people say, nevertheless, on one hand etc.
2. They don't use quotes or examples.
3. They either use not enough, or too many, questions. The questions, called rhetorical questions because they don't require an answer, shouldn't be more than one per paragraph. Some examples are:
   1. Have you ever ……..?
   2. What do you think about ……..?
   3. Are you one of those people who think that ……?
   4. What would life be like if ……?
   5. Will the future bring us ….. ?
4. A direct, rhetorical question in the first paragraph will make readers want to find out the answer.
5. Manage time while writing an article. You should not cross the word limit and spoil your precious time.
6. Use CODER to finally write your article. 

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS: (5 marks)

FORMAT: (Title &writer’s name) 1mark
CONTENT:  (2 marks)
FLUENCY AND ACCURACY: (2 marks)

(Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings
Coherence and relevance of ideas and style )