As we discussed in a previous blog on Article Writing in English about what is article writing and what is the format of writing an article. We have also discussed some strategies and marking schemes for article writing. So, here we will see some article writing solved examples. In the end, there are some unsolved questions also for you to practice.
Article Writing Solved Examples
Question 1:
You are Nipun. You came across an article on child labor in a magazine. It read there are 70-80 million children forced into leading adult lives despite the Constitution prohibiting children under fourteen years of age from working or being exposed to hazardous equipment. Write an article in about 120 words about children working under conditions that are damaging to their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development.
Answer:
BANNING CHILD LABOUR
Children are the future of the nation. But due to poverty, 70-80 million children are forced to work in many health-hazardous industries. These children are forced into leading adult lives. Children are seen working at tea stalls, cycle repair workshops, begging, and doing many other works. They are supposed to attend school and build their future. They have the right to education. It is poverty and lack of awareness that make their labor.
The constitution prohibits children under fourteen years of age from working for a living. Yet, weak, semi-clad children are working in roadside dhabas. They can be seen in nickel-plating factories. Even small girls are found working in brick kilns. These are sad scenes to the eyes. These children should have been in school. Nelson Mandela said, “The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.”
Everyone says that small children should be in school. The poverty-stricken parents want their children to make some money as soon as possible. So, the real problems are poverty and lack of education. A child working as a laborer has his health also at stake.
Therefore, it is mandatory for the authority to ban child labor in any form. The parents should be made aware of the importance of education. In addition to this, necessary financial aid should be provided to the parents of such children.
Question 2:
Emotionally as well as intellectually, a woman is as good as a man if not better. Yet the society doesn’t allow her the same status as a man enjoys in society. Write an article, in 120-150 words, on ‘Status of Women in Society’. You are Navtej/Navita.
Answer:
STATUS OF WOMEN IN SOCIETY
The worth of a civilization can be judged by the place given to women in society. One of the several factors that justify the greatness of India’s ancient culture is the honorable place granted to women. However, the status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millenniums.
From equal status with men in ancient times through the low points of the medieval period to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers, the history of women in India has been eventful. In modern India, women have adorned high offices in India, including those of the President, Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and Leader of the Opposition. However, women in India generally are still exposed to numerous social issues. Though emotionally as well as intellectually a woman is as good as a man, they are not allowed the same status as a man in Indian society. Even when women are working, they are not given equal pay for equal work at certain places. To add to all these woes, they are stared at, ill-treated, and discriminated against at home, at the workplace, and in society.
It is rightly said that a woman who doesn’t ask for anything deserves everything. We need to promote education and skill development for women. They should have priority in jobs. We also need more women-friendly laws. Though we celebrate Women’s Day on March 8, what we need is to understand the real contribution that women make to society. It is not just about celebrating one day. It is about understanding and thanking all the women in our lives. We need to understand the small sacrifices that they make every day so that we can have a better tomorrow.
QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE:
Question 1: On Earth Day, you participated in various eco-friendly campaigns initiated by your school. Write an article in about 150-200 words for your school magazine giving details of these campaigns and their impact on you. You are Shubhangi or Deepak of Brightland Public School.
Hints:
- Importance of Earth Day and other environmental days.
- Eco-friendly campaigns initiated by the school
- detailed description of the activities
- motivation, difficulties,
- how they were overcome,
- sense of achievement, satisfaction
- community outreach
- impact on you
Question 2: On the threshold of being a world superpower, India does have a large young workforce, but unfortunately not many in this force are employable for want of necessary skills. Write in about 150-200 words an article for a newspaper on the topic ‘Skill Development is the need of the hour’. You are Anita/Arnav.
Hints:
- Introduction: mention briefly the status of the issue
- Topic analysis
- discuss why Indian education fails to develop employability skills among youth.
- describe how this deficit affects the Indian economy, industry, business, and people
- conclusion
- suggest what can be done to develop these skills among the young people who are going to be the mainstay of the workforce of the future.
Question 2: While reading about new places and searching for them online has its merits, the advantages of traveling to various destinations far exceed them. Write an article in 120-150 words for the magazine Travel Times, evaluating both of these options. You may use the cues given below along with your own ideas. You are Amrit/Amrita.
Hints:
- Builds confidence
- Make friends and memories
- Experience new cultures
- Expands knowledge
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