'The Twisted Tree': writing an effective article about the draugr
I can annotate a model article and write my own about the killing of the draugr.
'The Twisted Tree': writing an effective article about the draugr
I can annotate a model article and write my own about the killing of the draugr.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A newspaper article should be written in the third person.
- A newspaper article should have a formal tone without using slang.
- You can use language devices in a newspaper article to intrigue the reader.
- You need to punctuate quotes correctly using speech marks in a newspaper article.
- You can use a noun appositive in an article to give more information about a noun.
Keywords
Formal tone - a way of writing or speaking that is respectful, serious, and follows traditional rules of language
Third-person - a point of view in writing where the writer is removed and uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'it' or 'they'
Noun appositive - a phrase that explains or identifies a noun further e.g. 'My friend, a skilled musician, plays the piano'
Common misconception
Pupils might think that the use of a formal tone and third person point of view is only necessary for professional journalism and not applicable to other forms of writing.
Explain that while formal tone and third person are essential in professional journalism, they are also important in many other types of writing, including more localised articles like this.
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Equipment
You will need access to the text 'The Twisted Tree' by Rachel Burge, published by Hot Key Books, 2019.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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