Writing Feature Articles - Step 1 - Lesson 1

Beginner Writing Feature Articles – Handout 1.3a 1.3a Develop an Angle Developing an angle means writing about a topic using your own special spin or perspective. By doing this, you will offer readers something unique or different, which will grab their attention. Here’s an example: Topic: Recycling Angle 1: Recycling by people living in NYC apartments Angle 2: People who don’t recycle because they think it is bad for the environment Angle 3: Using recycled plastic as art TRY IT. Instead of writing about the “same old thing,” give your topic a new angle, a surprising twist or an unusual point of view. Topic: __________________________________________________________________________ Possible Angles: Angle 1: _____________________________________________________________________________ Angle 2: _____________________________________________________________________________ Angle 3: _____________________________________________________________________________ Angle 4: _____________________________________________________________________________ CHALLENGE. Try making your angles even more specific. Pick at least 4 of the categories and develop an angle for your topic. Variations on the specific idea: ______________________________________________________ Ridiculous or funny angle: __________________________________________________________ Serious angle: ___________________________________________________________________ Men’s or women’s angle: __________________________________________________________ Teen or children’s angle: __________________________________________________________ © 2009, Teaching Matters, Inc.

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