You’ve got the question in front of you, so now it’s time to start writing your article, right? If you do that, you’ve missed an essential stage: planning. The idea is to write in a way that grabs the reader’s attention and keeps them interested until the very end. Title Think of an interesting title which will make people want to read your article Introduction Start your article in an interesting way. You could ask the reader a question or make a strong statement. 1st body paragraph The first paragraph should involve the reader in some way. 2nd body paragraph Build on the interest you have raised in the first paragraph by telling the next part of the story 3 rd^ body paragraph In some cases you might need to add one more paragraph. Conclusion Finish the article in an interesting way. This could be humorous or thought-provoking Example Subject: Fitness bloggers wanted! Our fitness magazine is looking for influencers to write an article on how to stay fit when you are a college student. So if you have any cool ideas, send us an article in which you:

Explain the type of exercise you recommend
Recommend a healthy but cheap diet
Give other ideas you like Write your article. Model answer: Keep It Healthy! Are you a busy college student? Do you struggle to keep fit and eat healthily? Don’t worry! I am going to tell you exactly what you should do. Keep on reading, you will thank me later! First of all, you must start moving your body. You could go to the gym if you have the time. But if you’re busy – you’re a student, you should be busy! – don’t sign up for a gym. Instead, start cycling to college and give up using elevators. You’ll see how your fitness improves quickly! Secondly, your diet is just as important. I suppose you live on a low budget, so I suggest you don’t eat out much. Eating out can be unhealthy and expensive. So go to your local supermarket and buy healthy, inexpensive vegetables and fruit. Finally, pay attention to how you sit when you are studying. Posture is super important to feel well, especially if you are a student or an office worker. If you follow all these tips, I’m sure you will keep fit easily! And if you already tried that, let me know how you feel now.

Some useful phrases Rhetorical phrases: Have you ever ……..? What do you think about ……..? Are you one of those people who thinks that ……? Are you one of those people who …….? What would life be like if ……? Will the future bring us …..? Introducing your first point: Firstly In the first place First of all The first thing to consider is One thing to consider is To begin with Introducing more points: Secondly Another consideration Yet another consideration Another thing to consider is Added to that Apart from that In addition to this Introducing your final points: In conclusion To conclude To sum up So Introducing your opinion: I think In my opinion Personally, I believe that In my view If you ask me To my mind My personal opinion is