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Writing Structure Analysis

Read the feature article and examine how its ideas are organised. Then answer each question using evidence from the article or your knowledge of effective writing structure.

Feature article: A Better Journey to School

Paragraph 1: The school run can begin with a queue of cars, a search for a parking space and a short walk through traffic. Could some students travel to school in a different way? A well-planned school travel programme can make active journeys safer and more appealing. Paragraph 2: First, walking or cycling can add useful movement to the day. Students who live nearby might walk with a friend or ride a bike along a safe route. Regular activity can support physical health, and travelling with others may make the journey more enjoyable. Paragraph 3: A school travel programme can also ease pressure around the school gate. If more families choose to walk, cycle or share a ride, fewer cars may arrive at the same time. This could mean less congestion and a calmer arrival for everyone. Paragraph 4: However, active travel is not practical for every student. Some live a long way from school, and others may not have a safe route. Schools should work with whānau and their communities to identify suitable options, such as supervised walking groups or a shared-ride plan. Paragraph 5: Changing how students travel takes planning, but the potential benefits are worth considering. By offering safe choices that fit different journeys, schools can encourage more students to arrive actively while keeping the school gate less crowded.

Analyse the structure

Use the article above to identify how its parts work together.

1.Which paragraph introduces the topic and raises the central question about school travel?
2.Which paragraph functions as the conclusion, and what recommendation does it leave the reader with?
3.Which option best describes the role of paragraph 4 in the article?
  • It introduces the topic by describing congestion near the school gate.
  • It develops a counterpoint and suggests ways to respond to different circumstances.
  • It repeats the benefits of walking without adding a new idea.
  • It concludes the article by summarising every point.
4.Match each paragraph to its main structural role.
  • Paragraph 1
  • Paragraph 2
  • Paragraph 3
  • Paragraph 4
  • Paragraph 5
  • Develops the point about congestion
  • Acknowledges a limitation and offers practical responses
  • Draws the ideas together and gives a final recommendation
  • Introduces the issue and poses a central question
  • Develops the point about health and enjoyment
5.In paragraph 3, what is the main idea, and what possible result supports it?
6.True or false: Paragraph 5 introduces a completely new reason for changing school travel.
TrueFalse
7.Complete the sentence: The word “However” at the start of paragraph 4 signals a shift from discussing benefits to considering a .
8.Explain how the order of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 helps the article build its argument.
9.Imagine paragraph 3 were placed before paragraph 1. Describe one way this change could make the article less effective for a reader.

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  • Writing Structure Analysis, page 1 of 3: Feature article: A Better Journey to School, Analyse the structure

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  • Writing Structure Analysis, page 2 of 3: 3. Which option best describes the role of paragraph 4 in the article?

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  • Writing Structure Analysis, page 3 of 3: 9. Imagine paragraph 3 were placed before paragraph 1. Describe one way this change could…

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