Here you can read some of my articles and stories that I have written over the years. Few of them, I have read in
several blogs. I hope it's useful.
Structure Of An Article
Important Notes!!
Here’s the list of my tips on article writing with powerful structure:
1. Write about one topic.
2. Address one issue per topic.
3. You need to have a topic sentence in the beginning of your paragraph. Introduce the idea of the articles.
4. Second paragraph, elaborate your idea and finish with a balanced view on the topic.
5. If it's to persuade someone, finish off with a convincing idea which will convince your reader to agree on the topic that you wrote.
6. Create the article content to the point
7. Keep away from redundancy
8. Include links to problem solving pages from your resource box
9. Leave your readers with optimistic impression about the same issue
10. Avoid using simple sentences, instead use complex sentences.
11. If you're writing 250 words article, try to structure your article in four paragraphs.
12. If you're writing a 500 words article, make sure you paragraph the article in a way, so that your reader is interested in reading your article.
Do we need an arts club at school?
Education aims at drawing out the best in individuals by providing an ambiance for them to explore, ehance and enrich their latent potentialities. I consider that the proposed arts club is a judicious move on the part of the school authorities.
To begin with, it goes without saying that the proposed arts club when established will certainly benefit students in colossal ways. Firstly, I presume that it will help to mould students into extroverts by providing them opportunities to come out of their shells and discover their talents. Furthermore, such extra-curricular activities will undoubtedly serve as a stress buster and outlet to release pent up emotions. Above all, it is the best way for students to socialise with their peers beyond the boundaries of a class room.
However, anti-Arts Club campaigners might be at odds with my perspectives on the grounds that such activities are time consuming and destracting to students. Nevertheless, these opponents are quite oblivious of the fact that the Arts club functions only 'after school hours'. Besides, they seem to overlook the truth that education aims at not only intellectual development, but also personality development too.
On balance, I have no doubt that the proposed Arts Club will prove itself more of an advantage than a disadvantage to students. I am certain that every student supports my conviction that such facilities make school life more enthusiastic, exciting and eventful!
To begin with, it goes without saying that the proposed arts club when established will certainly benefit students in colossal ways. Firstly, I presume that it will help to mould students into extroverts by providing them opportunities to come out of their shells and discover their talents. Furthermore, such extra-curricular activities will undoubtedly serve as a stress buster and outlet to release pent up emotions. Above all, it is the best way for students to socialise with their peers beyond the boundaries of a class room.
However, anti-Arts Club campaigners might be at odds with my perspectives on the grounds that such activities are time consuming and destracting to students. Nevertheless, these opponents are quite oblivious of the fact that the Arts club functions only 'after school hours'. Besides, they seem to overlook the truth that education aims at not only intellectual development, but also personality development too.
On balance, I have no doubt that the proposed Arts Club will prove itself more of an advantage than a disadvantage to students. I am certain that every student supports my conviction that such facilities make school life more enthusiastic, exciting and eventful!
*Topic: Nowadays, in almost all families, both parents go out to work. While some consider this as an advantage for the children. Discuss!
Parents Employed
Unlike in the past, modern families have both parents employed. Although, it has great benefits like earning salaries which helps to build up an ideal family life, it does impact the development of developing children.
To begin with, children who hail from families where both the father and the mother are employed, they enjoy certain privileges. Firstly, they can be educated in schools that are standard and enjoy quality education. Besides, it gives women the contentment of being able to share and support with their husbands the running of the family. Above all, living in this materialistic world, teenagers tend to be in their blues, if their parents can not afford to buy them their objects of desire like mobile phones, two wheelers and so on.
However, opponents of both couples working do not assent to my views above. They might contradict that when parents are employed and are being under the pressure and stress of work, they seldom find time to be taken out of their hectic schedules to spend with their offsprings. Imagine, a child being left alone at home all day while his parents are at work. This certainly depresses him to think of his life in seclusion. Finally, surveys conducted show that 85 percents of domestic accidenta happen in homes when parents are out of work.
To sum up, having employed parents impact a growing child both positively and negatively. Nevertheless, it has become obligatory for both parents to work to live in a world hit by inflation and recession.
In my opinion, both parents working is not a bad idea provided parents find time to spend with their children and nurture in them virtues and values that mould them into ideal citizens. Remember, "family is the bedrock of the society"
To begin with, children who hail from families where both the father and the mother are employed, they enjoy certain privileges. Firstly, they can be educated in schools that are standard and enjoy quality education. Besides, it gives women the contentment of being able to share and support with their husbands the running of the family. Above all, living in this materialistic world, teenagers tend to be in their blues, if their parents can not afford to buy them their objects of desire like mobile phones, two wheelers and so on.
However, opponents of both couples working do not assent to my views above. They might contradict that when parents are employed and are being under the pressure and stress of work, they seldom find time to be taken out of their hectic schedules to spend with their offsprings. Imagine, a child being left alone at home all day while his parents are at work. This certainly depresses him to think of his life in seclusion. Finally, surveys conducted show that 85 percents of domestic accidenta happen in homes when parents are out of work.
To sum up, having employed parents impact a growing child both positively and negatively. Nevertheless, it has become obligatory for both parents to work to live in a world hit by inflation and recession.
In my opinion, both parents working is not a bad idea provided parents find time to spend with their children and nurture in them virtues and values that mould them into ideal citizens. Remember, "family is the bedrock of the society"
*Write a story based on a situation where you had to seek help from the Rescue team*
The Rescue team
On the 28th of July, Robin and Ted left their home to travel for their summer holiday destination. As a couple, they have been living together for almost five years. Shockingly, they have never got an opportunity to spend their holidays together.
After travelling for exactly for ten hours at a stretch, finally they have reaced their destination, Cyprus. Wonderstruck by the beauty of the place and the warm weather, they couldn't already wait for the excitement there. As soon as they collected their luggage from the airport, they set off for their five star deluxe hotel room. You really need to be lucky to find a yellow cab outside the airport there. Fortunately, luck was in their favour. They have found an old 1996's yellow Ford taxi cab which barely had AC or comfortable seats. Sadly, even the windows were clogged. Sitting for ten minutes in that condition, it was impossible for the couple to curb their body temperature and ended up giving out their body heat to the atmosphere, broke out in sweat.
How were they able to sit in that taxi for another one hour?
Within thirty minutes of the journey, they took a shower with their own sweat, drenching their body in salty water.
However, the couple managed to fall asleep. Suddenly, the sky was covered with funny faces of cloud and soon after that the sky started barking with thunderstorm and lightning. It wasn't long before the rain started, the yellow Ford lost control of it's brake and ended up falling off the road and stuck in between the hills.
Just need a single touch for the car to lose it's centre of mass and topple over from that position and fall 1500 metres downwards, leaving barely a per cent left for their chance of survival. Driver was terrified to death. As soon as he turned his head, the taxi seemed to drag away from the equilibrium position and that's the when the couple woke up from their sleep. Horrified with extreme fear of death which them to panic and made the situation even worse.
Nevertheless, Ted gained his senses, took out his phone from the pocket and dialled the emergency number.
The police and their rescue team arrived at that location within no time. But it's not an easy task for the rescue team to save their lives from that place. One mistake and it's all done! Rain and damp weather decreased the chances of their survival.
In time, the brave rescue team worked out a plan. Tied themselves in strong nylon ropes and started branching eat other with that. Slowly dragging their feet in muddy soil, the two leader started to proceed toward the car. Keep some inces distance, they took out the rope from their waist and tied that with the cars bumper and commanded everyone to start pulling the car on the road. Even after having thirty soldiers as strong as bulls, it was difficult to pull that car.
Nothing is impossible once you dedicate yourself to it. Group leader slowly forwarded towards the car alone and used his full effort to push the car from behind. After several minutes, the car was safe on the road with Ted, Robin and the taxi driver. However, the leader was missing. Sadly they have had to lose their brave leader in this operation.......
After travelling for exactly for ten hours at a stretch, finally they have reaced their destination, Cyprus. Wonderstruck by the beauty of the place and the warm weather, they couldn't already wait for the excitement there. As soon as they collected their luggage from the airport, they set off for their five star deluxe hotel room. You really need to be lucky to find a yellow cab outside the airport there. Fortunately, luck was in their favour. They have found an old 1996's yellow Ford taxi cab which barely had AC or comfortable seats. Sadly, even the windows were clogged. Sitting for ten minutes in that condition, it was impossible for the couple to curb their body temperature and ended up giving out their body heat to the atmosphere, broke out in sweat.
How were they able to sit in that taxi for another one hour?
Within thirty minutes of the journey, they took a shower with their own sweat, drenching their body in salty water.
However, the couple managed to fall asleep. Suddenly, the sky was covered with funny faces of cloud and soon after that the sky started barking with thunderstorm and lightning. It wasn't long before the rain started, the yellow Ford lost control of it's brake and ended up falling off the road and stuck in between the hills.
Just need a single touch for the car to lose it's centre of mass and topple over from that position and fall 1500 metres downwards, leaving barely a per cent left for their chance of survival. Driver was terrified to death. As soon as he turned his head, the taxi seemed to drag away from the equilibrium position and that's the when the couple woke up from their sleep. Horrified with extreme fear of death which them to panic and made the situation even worse.
Nevertheless, Ted gained his senses, took out his phone from the pocket and dialled the emergency number.
The police and their rescue team arrived at that location within no time. But it's not an easy task for the rescue team to save their lives from that place. One mistake and it's all done! Rain and damp weather decreased the chances of their survival.
In time, the brave rescue team worked out a plan. Tied themselves in strong nylon ropes and started branching eat other with that. Slowly dragging their feet in muddy soil, the two leader started to proceed toward the car. Keep some inces distance, they took out the rope from their waist and tied that with the cars bumper and commanded everyone to start pulling the car on the road. Even after having thirty soldiers as strong as bulls, it was difficult to pull that car.
Nothing is impossible once you dedicate yourself to it. Group leader slowly forwarded towards the car alone and used his full effort to push the car from behind. After several minutes, the car was safe on the road with Ted, Robin and the taxi driver. However, the leader was missing. Sadly they have had to lose their brave leader in this operation.......
Homeschooling
The advent of computers and internet has revolutionized every walk of human life including the field of education. Today, it is not surprising to note that many students do homeschooling with the help of a computer and a tutor. This has raised a question among parents, teachers and students if homeschooling meets the ends of education.
To begin with, homeschooling benefits the student in many ways. Firstly, it is cost effective as it does not include extra expenses like activity fees, medical fees, transportation and miscellaneous expenses like uniform, books etc. Furthermore, parents and students need no longer haunt their minds with the dread of their wards being under peer pressure or the harassment of bullies. Above all, students can learn themselves at their own pace enjoying individual attention.
However, the proponents of homeschooling little realize that education in isolation does not meet the objectives of schooling. It must be remembered that schools are the microcosm of society where students are trained and taught for a successful life beyond school in the larger community. In addition, education aims at the all round development of individuals which is achieved only through extracurricular activities like sports, drama, science club and so on. Finally, when learning in a community there is always motivation to excel the rest in the group which raises the enthusiasm for learning.
On balance, being a contentious issue, homeschooling is a two sided coin with its pros and cons. In my opinion, formal schooling is better than studying in isolation as it will mould posterity into a society of introverts.
To begin with, homeschooling benefits the student in many ways. Firstly, it is cost effective as it does not include extra expenses like activity fees, medical fees, transportation and miscellaneous expenses like uniform, books etc. Furthermore, parents and students need no longer haunt their minds with the dread of their wards being under peer pressure or the harassment of bullies. Above all, students can learn themselves at their own pace enjoying individual attention.
However, the proponents of homeschooling little realize that education in isolation does not meet the objectives of schooling. It must be remembered that schools are the microcosm of society where students are trained and taught for a successful life beyond school in the larger community. In addition, education aims at the all round development of individuals which is achieved only through extracurricular activities like sports, drama, science club and so on. Finally, when learning in a community there is always motivation to excel the rest in the group which raises the enthusiasm for learning.
On balance, being a contentious issue, homeschooling is a two sided coin with its pros and cons. In my opinion, formal schooling is better than studying in isolation as it will mould posterity into a society of introverts.
SMOKE YOUR WAY TO HELL!
Take a walk along the corridors A puff here and a puff there is a sure way to a quick death.
Many young people smoke for various reasons. Some smoke because they think it is fashionable. Others smoke because of peer pressure. Some others smoke because of plain curiosity. Yet others smoke because they think it makes them look grown up, sophisticated and gives them a macho image. A few smoke because they feel that it relives them of depression. Finally, some do because they believe it inspires them to be creative. Many get attracted by hoardings that show a handsome young man with a beautiful girl leaning on his shoulder and a flashy car in the background – with a slogan, ‘To succeed- smoke -------cigarette; implying to mean that to succeed in life one needs to smoke that brand of cigarette.
How misleading!
of a cancer hospital and you will really understand the terrible truth of cigarette smoking. Hundreds of youth suffer from the dreaded lung cancer on the verge of a painful and untimely death. That should be an eye opener.
If you value life and to live productively – THINK!
Just kick the cigarette butt now and live a LONG, happy successful life.
Many young people smoke for various reasons. Some smoke because they think it is fashionable. Others smoke because of peer pressure. Some others smoke because of plain curiosity. Yet others smoke because they think it makes them look grown up, sophisticated and gives them a macho image. A few smoke because they feel that it relives them of depression. Finally, some do because they believe it inspires them to be creative. Many get attracted by hoardings that show a handsome young man with a beautiful girl leaning on his shoulder and a flashy car in the background – with a slogan, ‘To succeed- smoke -------cigarette; implying to mean that to succeed in life one needs to smoke that brand of cigarette.
How misleading!
of a cancer hospital and you will really understand the terrible truth of cigarette smoking. Hundreds of youth suffer from the dreaded lung cancer on the verge of a painful and untimely death. That should be an eye opener.
If you value life and to live productively – THINK!
Just kick the cigarette butt now and live a LONG, happy successful life.
Speech: HUMOUR
Humour or humor is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. People of all ages and cultures respond to humour.
The majority of people are able to experience humour, i.e., to be amused, to laugh or smile at something funny, and thus they are considered to have a sense of humour. Whereas, a hypothetical person will find it exasperating or annoying to laugh even if it’s funny, thus he lacks a sense of humour.
There are a lot of things that make me laugh, particularly when someone says a joke and it makes sense, rather than some people commenting about someone and laughing unnecessarily.
Talking of humourous people, hmm! the first one in my list would definitely be Russel Peter and Jeff Dunham, I believe their jokes make sense even if it turns to have racial issues, but however it’s worthwhile. The main thing that I love about these two people is that they let you the opportunity to laugh and as well as let the people know about their mistake and stop doing something that might turn out to be a comedy in front of everyone.
Humour is the most significant activity of the human brain. For me compatibility is also required to have a group of sense of humour, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to laugh together. There is a famous quote that says laughing keeps your mind and body healthy and it acts like a medicine. So definitely a good sense of humour is required to stay healthy.
Moreover, laughing does not need to have words always, it’s even possible to laugh at something by actions. Obviously even for that you need a good sense of humour.
I will have to tell you there is a very thin line between humour and sarcasm .When one crosses that line the other can be offended or not .It all depends on how that certain person takes it.
In addition, humour can be very cruel and damaging. People say things and hurt others feelings, thinking it's just humor when it's not. They don't think before they open their mouth. You have to put yourself in the other person’s shoes, and sometimes we don't completely know what a person has been through in life. Need to stop and think first!
The majority of people are able to experience humour, i.e., to be amused, to laugh or smile at something funny, and thus they are considered to have a sense of humour. Whereas, a hypothetical person will find it exasperating or annoying to laugh even if it’s funny, thus he lacks a sense of humour.
There are a lot of things that make me laugh, particularly when someone says a joke and it makes sense, rather than some people commenting about someone and laughing unnecessarily.
Talking of humourous people, hmm! the first one in my list would definitely be Russel Peter and Jeff Dunham, I believe their jokes make sense even if it turns to have racial issues, but however it’s worthwhile. The main thing that I love about these two people is that they let you the opportunity to laugh and as well as let the people know about their mistake and stop doing something that might turn out to be a comedy in front of everyone.
Humour is the most significant activity of the human brain. For me compatibility is also required to have a group of sense of humour, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to laugh together. There is a famous quote that says laughing keeps your mind and body healthy and it acts like a medicine. So definitely a good sense of humour is required to stay healthy.
Moreover, laughing does not need to have words always, it’s even possible to laugh at something by actions. Obviously even for that you need a good sense of humour.
I will have to tell you there is a very thin line between humour and sarcasm .When one crosses that line the other can be offended or not .It all depends on how that certain person takes it.
In addition, humour can be very cruel and damaging. People say things and hurt others feelings, thinking it's just humor when it's not. They don't think before they open their mouth. You have to put yourself in the other person’s shoes, and sometimes we don't completely know what a person has been through in life. Need to stop and think first!
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Student Council Essay
Every school nowadays, has a student council which permits the student body to have an effective means for providing input to the staff and faculty to improve overall student life. These councils act as a link between the students and the school authorities. However, student council has its boons and banes.
To begin with, activities like students’ council in schools benefit the students in colossal ways. Firstly, Student Councils provide many opportunities for student growth and leadership development such as planning and organizing student activities. In addition, they serve to establish a rapport between the students and the faculty members. In addition, students get an opportunity to explore, enhance and enrich their leadership potentials.
Nevertheless, Student Council is not without their disadvantages too. Students who are members of the council often miss their lessons as they have to attend meetings and organize events. Next, exercising authority on their peers can often lead them to challenge their authority ensuing in rivalry between students and the members of the council. Finally, the lack of experience can entice council members to misuse their authority to support their friends and be autocratic to the rest.
On balance, having Student Council in schools is more of a constructive idea. After all, schools mould students into ideal citizens for the morrow. Hence, do you not consider that activities like the Student Council give them a feel of what democracy is and trains them to live successfully in a democratic world in the long run?
To begin with, activities like students’ council in schools benefit the students in colossal ways. Firstly, Student Councils provide many opportunities for student growth and leadership development such as planning and organizing student activities. In addition, they serve to establish a rapport between the students and the faculty members. In addition, students get an opportunity to explore, enhance and enrich their leadership potentials.
Nevertheless, Student Council is not without their disadvantages too. Students who are members of the council often miss their lessons as they have to attend meetings and organize events. Next, exercising authority on their peers can often lead them to challenge their authority ensuing in rivalry between students and the members of the council. Finally, the lack of experience can entice council members to misuse their authority to support their friends and be autocratic to the rest.
On balance, having Student Council in schools is more of a constructive idea. After all, schools mould students into ideal citizens for the morrow. Hence, do you not consider that activities like the Student Council give them a feel of what democracy is and trains them to live successfully in a democratic world in the long run?
“Humans are a peaceful species at heart” How far do you agree?
Argumentative writing:
Are humans a peaceful species at heart? It’s a difficult task to pick a clear side but many people have many opinions. There are various people who will say yes, humans are a peaceful species at heart but there are equally many people who would say no. After all, it is a broad topic concerning an unpredictable species.
One strong argument in support of this statement would be that if we weren’t a peaceful species how would we co-exist in such a large population in places like mega cities. Furthermore, criminals exist in a minority, how can that tip the scales and make us think that we are a violent species. Also, if we were so violent, why would we organize charities for people we don’t even know? Why would donations exist? If we were not cooperative how would generations of scientists from all over the world discover things such as the atom, medicines etc. The counter-argument to that would be that we could just be cooperating for selfish reasons or from fear of justice.
There are many who are against this statement and have just as many points to justify their opinion. The most important point is that if we were so peaceful, why are there such things as wars? A minority of criminals, which is slowly rising, have the ability to kill innocent people, are they not humans too? Why is it that weapons such as guns which were invented to protect the innocent, are now being used to kill them?
Terrorism and racism, in other words hatred, have consumed many defenceless beings. It is in human nature in fact, to be aggressive. In our history, there have been massive blood baths for selfish reasons such as a quest for power and even natural resources. We are the reason that the Earth may suffer another Ice Age as we are destroying it on a daily basis. Could it not be that it is a fear of being reprimanded that makes us behave like civil people? After all, just 3000 years or so ago, we were barbarians who fought over land and food, and it seems we continue to do so.
In conclusion, after weighing up the arguments, I feel that I am against this statement. Humans are not peaceful as it is not even in our nature to be so. We are the cause of many epidemics and in the end we are the ones who destroy each other and everything around us whether it is for selfish purposes or justice. After all, there is no justification for violence, destruction and of course, selfishness.
Are humans a peaceful species at heart? It’s a difficult task to pick a clear side but many people have many opinions. There are various people who will say yes, humans are a peaceful species at heart but there are equally many people who would say no. After all, it is a broad topic concerning an unpredictable species.
One strong argument in support of this statement would be that if we weren’t a peaceful species how would we co-exist in such a large population in places like mega cities. Furthermore, criminals exist in a minority, how can that tip the scales and make us think that we are a violent species. Also, if we were so violent, why would we organize charities for people we don’t even know? Why would donations exist? If we were not cooperative how would generations of scientists from all over the world discover things such as the atom, medicines etc. The counter-argument to that would be that we could just be cooperating for selfish reasons or from fear of justice.
There are many who are against this statement and have just as many points to justify their opinion. The most important point is that if we were so peaceful, why are there such things as wars? A minority of criminals, which is slowly rising, have the ability to kill innocent people, are they not humans too? Why is it that weapons such as guns which were invented to protect the innocent, are now being used to kill them?
Terrorism and racism, in other words hatred, have consumed many defenceless beings. It is in human nature in fact, to be aggressive. In our history, there have been massive blood baths for selfish reasons such as a quest for power and even natural resources. We are the reason that the Earth may suffer another Ice Age as we are destroying it on a daily basis. Could it not be that it is a fear of being reprimanded that makes us behave like civil people? After all, just 3000 years or so ago, we were barbarians who fought over land and food, and it seems we continue to do so.
In conclusion, after weighing up the arguments, I feel that I am against this statement. Humans are not peaceful as it is not even in our nature to be so. We are the cause of many epidemics and in the end we are the ones who destroy each other and everything around us whether it is for selfish purposes or justice. After all, there is no justification for violence, destruction and of course, selfishness.