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Writing

A magazine article

• I can write a magazine article.

1 Read and listen. What talents has Jaden got?
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Who do you admir
Who do you admire?
Who do you admire?e?
Who do you admire?
I admire Jaden Smith because he’s talented.
Jaden Smith is an American actor and dancer. He’s from
a very famous family. His father, Will Smith, is an actor,
a rapper and a film producer. His mum, Jada Pinkett,
is multi-talented because she can act, sing and write
songs. He’s got a younger sister, Willow, and she can
act and sing too.
Jaden Smith has got an unusual daily routine because he
never goes to school. He studies at home with special
teachers. Jaden hasn’t got very much free time. When he
isn’t at home with his school books or in the film studio, he
sometimes helps Project Zambia. This charity collects money for orphans in Africa.

Language 4 Who do you admire? In 40-60 words, write
an article about a famous person.
because Follow these steps.
E.g. I admire Jaden Smith because he’s talented.
Jada is multi-talented because she can act, Writing a magazine
sing and write songs. article

2 Look at the sentences in the Language
focus. When do we use because? Choose Step 1 Plan
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the correct answer. Make notes about a famous person you
a to add information admire. Who is it? Why do you admire
him / her? What is his / her daily routine?
b to give a reason
c to contrast information Step 2 Write

Write a first draft. Use your notes from
3 Match the sentence halves. Then rewrite
Step 1 and the article about Jaden
them with because. Smith to help you.
E.g. I admire Jaden Smith because he’s talented.
Step 3 Check
1 I admire Jaden Smith a he can sing and
dance well. Check your work. Try to include
sentences with because.
2 He’s got a big family b she studies for three
hours every morning. Step 4 Write
3 His dad is talented c he’s got four brothers Write your final copy and hand in
and sisters. your work.
4 She usually gets up early he’s talented.
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