4.2 Effective Editorial
How can writing change people's worldview? How can it influence public opinion? How can it lead to meaningful action? What is the difference between news articles and editorials? Persuasive writing, in the form of editorials, is used in news writing to help readers form their own opinions about the world.
Task:
1. Watch this video created for students by Thuan Elston, a member of the editorial board at USA Today, who provides tips for writing an effective editorial.
2. Choose an editorial/opinion article out of your local newspaper and evaluate its effectiveness as an editorial and answer the questions. DO NOT CHOOSE A REGULAR NEWS ARTICLE. Review the following persuasive editorial techniques writers use to persuade their readers. Use the following worksheet to complete your assignment. Be sure to include the title and source of the editorial on your worksheet.
Assessment: Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.
Learning Target(s): Exemplary (6/6): Students can identify key elements of a newspaper editorial and evaluate the effectiveness persuasive writing techniques. Students will demonstrate how to evaluate how text structures, literary elements, techniques, and devices enhance and shape meaning and impact.
Written Expression: Exemplary (6/6): Responses show understanding, analyses and insight with complete content to assignment requirements including specific and thoughtful connections and responses. There is sophistication of thought which is fully developed. Work has been proofread and there are no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation or grammar.
Estimated Time Allotment: 30 minutes
Submission:
This is where you will upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.
You will upload the file (.docx, .pdf, .png, .ppt, etc.) containing your assignment.
Name the file with your name and the title. eg. First name Last name Effective Editorial
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