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Journalism: Point-Counterpoint, Editorials, Opinion Pieces

Journalism: Point-Counterpoint, Editorials, Opinion Pieces . Week 3 // March 10-14, 2014. Lesson Goals. To understand the opinion function of a newspaper and the various ways in which it is expressed. To develop a focus for writing and formulate an opinion.

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Journalism: Point-Counterpoint, Editorials, Opinion Pieces

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  1. Journalism: Point-Counterpoint, Editorials, Opinion Pieces Week 3 // March 10-14, 2014

  2. Lesson Goals • To understand the opinion function of a newspaper and the various ways in which it is expressed. • To develop a focus for writing and formulate an opinion. • To organize evidence to support a position. • To present evidence clearly and convincingly, • To support and defend ideas and thoughts.

  3. Draw a line with “yes” and “no” marked at opposite ends YES NO

  4. Indicate your level of agreement with an “X” YES NO X

  5. Get into groups • If you agreed, move to the right side of the room. • If you disagreed, move to the left side of the room. • If you’re undecided, make a decision now and go to the appropriate side of the room.

  6. What’s your support? • Each student must have a unique reason for why they agree or disagree (no two reasons should be the same, so talk to your team). • Provide three strong reasons to support your view. • You do not need to explain these in depth, but please have an idea as to why you support this view.

  7. Point-Counterpoint • A form of persuasive writing where one writer offers their opinion and a second writer offers the opposing view. These are often placed side-by-side on the editorial page of a newspaper or magazine (or it may be in response to something that has already been written)

  8. How to Organize Should performance-enhancing drugs be allowed in sports?

  9. How to Write INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH Attention Getter: Thesis – address the point & counterpoint. For instance, “Although it may provide a stable environment for children, adoption robs youth of the bond between parent and child.”

  10. First Body Paragraph Topic Sentence: Primary Support (PS): • Secondary Support (SS): • Secondary Support (SS): Primary Support (PS): • Secondary Support (SS): • Secondary Support (SS): Concluding Sentence:

  11. Second Body Paragraph (transition) (i.e. Additionally) Topic Sentence: Primary Support (PS): • Secondary Support (SS): • Secondary Support (SS): Primary Support (PS): • Secondary Support (SS): • Secondary Support (SS): Concluding Sentence:

  12. Conclusion • Create a conclusion based on your argument. Summarize your views.

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