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Editorials. Ms. Wadycki Mrs. Verpooten. Editorial. Read the news story and matching editorial. In your groups, answer the following questions. Editorial. 1. Underline the facts that appear in the editorial that don’t appear in the news story.
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Editorials Ms. Wadycki Mrs. Verpooten
Editorial • Read the news story and matching editorial. • In your groups, answer the following questions
Editorial • 1. Underline the facts that appear in the editorial that don’t appear in the news story. • 2. How do additional facts make it more persuasive?
Editorial • 3. Compare the location of opinion statements in each. • 4. Does the editorial create different emotions than the news story? Why? What emotions?
Editorial • 5. What position does the editorial writer take? The news writer? How can you tell?
Editorial • “The editorial page of the paper should begin where the rest of the paper leaves off.” • Vermont Royster, Pulitzer Prized Editorial winner
Functions of Editorial • 1. Criticize – find fault and offer a solution • 2. Advocate – give support and make suggestions • 3. Defend – rush to aid of a person or organization
Functions of Editorial • 4. Endorse – back up an already supported idea • 5. Praise – comment on a good situation • 6. Predict – Safely suggest, has trouble with accuracy
Functions of Editorial • 7. Attack – Goes beyond criticism, be careful of tone, logic, possible libel
How to Write an Editorial • Editorials are written in a similar fashion as English papers.
How to Write an Editorial • English Paper • Introduction • Editorial • Situation – • Explains what is going on. May summarize the news story.
How to Write an Editorial • English Paper • Thesis • Editorial • Stance – • Gives your opinion in a sentence or two.
How to Write an Editorial • English Paper • Body • Editorial • Details – • Gives your reasoning for your stance.
How to Write an Editorial • English Paper • Conclusion • Editorial • Conclusion/ Solution • Wraps up and offers a way to fix situation.