Longer transactional writing: newspaper article

Template, activity and memo on writing a newspaper article.

You can print and copy the template for learners to paste into their books. Learners can then complete the activity and use the memo/example response to mark their work.

The template contains the following:

• Basic aspects of layout

• Key features

• Tone & style

These notes will assist you, as the teacher, to explain the details of writing a newspaper article, which will enable learners to write more effectively.

The notes are in PDF and Word format so it can be edited if necessary.