📰 Part 1: Understanding Article Features

1. What are the main purposes of an article? Check all that apply:

To inform readers

To persuade readers

To entertain readers

To confuse readers

2. Which of these is the correct structure for an article?

Title, Body, Introduction, Conclusion

Title, Introduction, Body paragraphs, Conclusion

Introduction, Title, Conclusion, Body

Body, Title, Introduction, Conclusion

3. Match the article features with their purposes:

1. Catchy title

2. Introduction

3. Body paragraphs

4. Conclusion

A. Provides detailed information and evidence

B. Grabs the reader's attention

C. Summarises main points and leaves lasting impression

D. Introduces topic and engages reader

🎯 Part 2: Audience and Purpose Planning

4. You are writing an article about protecting New Zealand's native wildlife. Complete the planning details:

Target Audience: ________________________

Main Purpose: ________________________

Tone (formal/informal): ________________________

5. List three main ideas you would include in your wildlife protection article:

6. Which language register would be most appropriate for each audience? Circle the best choice:

Writing for primary school students:

Formal, complex vocabulary

Informal, simple vocabulary

Writing for government officials:

Formal, professional vocabulary

Informal, casual vocabulary

🔗 Part 3: Language and Sentence Structure

7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate linking words from the box:

Word bank: however, because, furthermore, although, therefore

New Zealand's native birds are endangered __________ of habitat loss. __________ conservation efforts are increasing, more needs to be done. __________, we must protect existing forests. __________, we should create new wildlife reserves.

8. Rewrite these simple sentences as complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions:

Simple: The kiwi is New Zealand's national bird. It cannot fly.

Complex: ________________________________________________

Simple: We need to protect native forests. Wildlife will lose their homes.

Complex: ________________________________________________

9. Which sentence types should you include in an effective article? Check all that apply:

Simple sentences for clarity

Compound sentences for flow

Complex sentences for detail

Only one type of sentence

✏️ Part 4: Writing Practice

10. Write a catchy title for an article about protecting New Zealand's beaches:

11. Write an engaging introduction paragraph for your beach protection article (3-4 sentences):

12. Plan your article structure by filling in the graphic organiser:

Topic: ________________________________________________

Audience: ________________________________________________

Purpose: ________________________________________________

Main Point 1: ________________________________________________

Supporting details: ________________________________________________

Main Point 2: ________________________________________________

Supporting details: ________________________________________________

Main Point 3: ________________________________________________

Supporting details: ________________________________________________

📝 Part 5: Self-Assessment Checklist

13. Use this checklist to assess your article writing. Tick the boxes when complete:

I have identified my target audience and purpose

My article has a clear structure (title, introduction, body, conclusion)

I have used appropriate language register for my audience

I have included varied sentence types (simple, compound, complex)

I have used linking words for cohesion

I have checked spelling, punctuation, and grammar

My content is relevant and engaging for the audience

14. Write one writing goal for your next article based on this worksheet:

Article Writing Skills

Article Writing Skills

📰 Part 1: Understanding Article Features

🎯 Part 2: Audience and Purpose Planning

🔗 Part 3: Language and Sentence Structure

✏️ Part 4: Writing Practice

📝 Part 5: Self-Assessment Checklist

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