CLASS TASK - ENG 205 - WEEK 5
📌 WEEK FIVE
📑 Individual Task – Writing a Feature Outline
Individually draft a short feature article outline (headline + intro paragraph + key points) on one of the following prompts:
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📰 A Day in the Life of a Student Leader
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🎓 Coping with Stress During Exam Week
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🎨 How Creativity Thrives in Our Campus Clubs
Instructions:
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Identify your target audience.
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Choose an appropriate tone for your article.
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Draft a catchy headline and a compelling lead paragraph.
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Outline 3–4 key paragraphs for the body of the article.
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Share your completed outline as a comment on this post for peer review.
Topic: 🎓 Coping with Stress During Exam Week
ReplyDeleteTarget Audience:
College and high school students preparing for their end-of-term exams.
Tone:
Encouraging, understanding, and practical — with a friendly and motivational touch.
Headline:
Stay Calm, Score High: Smart Ways to Beat Exam Stress and Stay Focused
Lead Paragraph:
Exam week often feels like a storm of deadlines, late-night cramming, and endless cups of coffee. The pressure to perform can easily become overwhelming — but stress doesn’t have to control you. With a few smart strategies, you can turn your anxiety into focus, stay balanced, and perform your best when it matters most.
Outline for the Body:
Paragraph 1: Understand the Source of Your Stress
Discuss common causes of exam stress (fear of failure, lack of preparation, comparison with peers).
Emphasize that recognizing what triggers anxiety is the first step toward managing it.
Paragraph 2: Plan Smart, Not Hard
Encourage creating a study schedule that breaks tasks into smaller, achievable goals.
Mention effective study techniques like active recall, short breaks (Pomodoro), and prioritizing key topics.
Paragraph 3: Take Care of Your Body and Mind
Highlight the importance of sleep, hydration, and balanced meals.
Suggest quick stress relievers — deep breathing, short walks, or listening to music.
Paragraph 4: Stay Positive and Seek Support
Encourage maintaining a positive mindset and avoiding negative self-talk.
Mention the importance of talking to friends, family, or counselors if stress becomes overwhelming.
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Topic:A day in the life of a stundent
ReplyDeleteTarget Audience:High school and college stundent,anyone interested in stundent leadership and activism.
Tone:Inspirational,Informative and engaging
Headline: From Sunrise to Rally: A Student Leader's Quest for Change
Lead paragraph: from rallies to classroom,stundent leaders juggle multiple responsibilities while shaping the future of their schools and communities.But how does a typical day look like for these young changemaker? We follow a stundent leader to get an inside look at their daily routine challenges and triumphs
Outline for the body
Paragraph 1:A stundent leader's morning routine set the tone for the day.His/her early morning meetings and planning session. Balancing academic and leadership responsibilities.
Paragraph 2:Taking action on issues that matter,organising rallies and events,meeting with admistrators and community leaders,empowering peers to get involved
Paragraph 3:Learning and growing as a leader,Attending classes and staying on top of coursework,Applying leadership skills in academic settings,finding inspiration from mentors and role models
Paragraph 4:Reflecting on success and challenges,planning for future initiatives,prioritising self care and time management.
I chose the prompt “Coping with Stress During Exam Week.”
ReplyDeleteTarget Audience:
Undergraduate students preparing for semester exams.
Tone:
It is relatable and lightly motivational.
Headline:
“Surviving Exam Week: Simple Stress-Busters Every Student Should Try”
Intro / Lead Paragraph:
Exam week on campus often feels like a fast-moving storm—notes flying everywhere, deadlines piling up, and stress levels climbing higher than the library shelves. But while the pressure is real, surviving (and even thriving) through it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With a few intentional habits and practical coping strategies, students can navigate the tension of exam season with more calm, clarity, and confidence.
Key Paragraphs (Body Outline):
1. Understanding What Stress Really Does to You
Explain how academic stress affects concentration, sleep patterns, and motivation. Include relatable examples such as last-minute reading marathons or early-morning panic revisions.
2. Small Habits That Make a Big Difference
Focus on realistic daily practices: creating a simple study schedule, breaking tasks into chunks, taking short walks, hydrating, and avoiding all-night cramming.
3. Using Campus Resources Wisely
Highlight helpful places and people—library study zones, counselling units, study groups, and supportive lecturers.
4. Finding Balance Through Self-Care
Discuss the importance of resting, eating well, unplugging from social media, and giving the mind enough breathing space to reset.
Topic: How Creativity Thrives in Our campus clubs.
ReplyDeleteTarget Audience:
Current and prospective university students who are curious about campus life, especially those interested in creative communities and extracurricular involvement.
Tone:
Upbeat, inviting, and inspirational meant to celebrate creativity while encouraging students to join in.
Headline:
Where Ideas Come Alive: How Creativity Thrives in Our Campus Clubs.
Lead Paragraph (Intro):
Creativity isn’t just encouraged on our campus, it’s woven into the rhythm of daily student life. From late-night brainstorming sessions to vibrant showcases filled with music, art, and innovation, our student clubs have become the beating heart of imaginative expression. These communities give students not only a place to explore their passions but a stage to transform their ideas into something real.
Body Outline (Key Paragraphs):
1. Clubs as Creative Incubators:
1.How clubs provide space, resources, and supportive peers
2.Examples of interdisciplinary collaboration
3.Emphasis on experimentation without pressure
2. Student-Led Projects and Innovation:
1.Highlight standout events, performances, or initiatives
2.How leadership roles foster original thinking
3.Stories of students turning passions into real projects
3. A Culture That Encourages Expression:
1.How club traditions, workshops, and open-mic nights build confidence
2.Mentorship from seniors and alumni
3.The role of diversity in generating fresh ideas
4. The Lasting Impact on Students:
1.Skills gained: creativity, teamwork, communication
2.How experiences in creative clubs shape careers and personal growth
3.Testimonials or examples of long-term influence
Target Audience: Students, especially those involved in student leadership roles
ReplyDeleteTone: Inspirational, relatable, and conversational
Headline: "Leading the Pack: A Glimpse into the Hectic Life of a Student Leader"
Intro Paragraph:
As the sun rises over the campus, student leaders are already gearing up for a busy day. From attending meetings to organizing events, their schedules are packed with responsibilities that test their time management skills, leadership abilities, and academic stamina. Meet [Name], a student leader who juggles it all, and get a sneak peek into their daily routine.
Key Points:
1. Early Morning Prep: The morning routine of a student leader, including time management strategies and morning habits that set them up for success.
2. Leading with Purpose: How student leaders prioritize tasks, make decisions, and motivate their teams to achieve common goals.
3. Balancing Act: Tips on how student leaders manage their academic workload, extracurricular activities, and personal life, maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
4. Lessons from the Trenches: Insights from experienced student leaders on overcoming challenges, building resilience, and developing leadership skills.
It was published by Adeniyi Oluwapamilerin
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