Writing: Advanced Argumentation & Persuasion C1 - Lesson 14: Writing an Article (Magazine or News Feature Style)

THE FEATURE

LESSON 14

Hook, Line, & Sinker

Engaging the Reader

Articles are not essays. They need a Headline, a Visual Hook, and a Personal Voice.

1. Headline

Is Technology Killing Conversation?

2. Standfirst (The Blurb)

Why our obsession with screens might be costing us our humanity.

3. The Hook

It was a Tuesday evening, and the silence in the restaurant was deafening...

The Art of the Hook

Never start with "In this essay..."

1. Direct Address (?)

"Have you ever wondered what silence sounds like?"

2. Dramatic Inversion

"Never before had I seen such chaos."

3. Scene Setting

"Rain lashed against the window pane as I waited."

Article Editor

Topic: The Future of Travel

1. Headline -- Choose -- Travel in the Future Beyond Boundaries: The New Age of Exploration

2. The Hook -- Choose -- Imagine waking up in London and falling asleep in Tokyo. I think travel will change a lot soon.

3. The Kicker -- Choose -- So, in conclusion, travel is great. Ultimately, the world is shrinking; the question is, are we ready?

🚀 Mission

Write the Feature.

Task: Write a 150-word feature article intro about a skill you learned recently.

• Catchy Headline: "The day I learned to..."
• Direct Address: "Have you ever...?"
• The Kicker: End with a thought-provoking question.