Guide To Editorials
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Characteristics
An article that presents the newspapers opinion on an
issue.
Reflects the majority vote of the editorial board, the
governing body of the newspaper made up of editors and
business managers.
Usually unsigned
Editorial writers build an argument and try to persuade
readers to think the same as they do.
Meant to influence public opinion, promote critical
thinking, and sometimes cause people to take action on
an issue.
Basically.
Its an
OPNINONATED NEWS STORY
Information + opinion = ED!
Editorials have
1. Introduction, body, and conclusion
2. An objective explanation of the issue; especially
complex issues
3. A timely news angle
4. Opinions from the opposing viewpoint that refute
directly the same issues the writer addresses
5. The opinions of the writer delivered in a professional
manner. Good editorial pages engage issues, not
personalities and refrain from name-calling or other
petty tactics of persuasion.
Editorials have
6. Alternative solutions to the problem or
issue being criticized. Anyone can gripe
about a problem, but a good editorial
should take a pro-active approach to
making the situation better by using
constructive criticism and giving solutions.
7. A solid and concise conclusion that
powerfully summarizes the writers opinion.
Give it some punch!
Four types of editorials
will
1.
2.
3.
4.
Explain or interpret
Criticize
Persuade
Praise
Writing an editorial
1. Pick a significant topic that has a current news angle and
would interest readers
2. Collect info and facts; include objective reporting; do
research
3. State your opinion briefly in the thesis statement fashion
4. Explain the issue objectivity as a reporter would and tell why
this situation is important
5. Give opposing viewpoint first with quotations and facts
6. Refute (reject) the other side and develop your case using
facts, details, figures, quotations.
Writing an editorial.
7. Concede a point of opposition- they must have some good
points you can acknowledge that would make you look
rational
8. Repeat key phrases to reinforce and idea into the readers
mind
9. Give a realistic solution to the problem that goes beyond
common knowledge.
10. Wrap it up in a concluding punch that restates opening
remark
11. Keep it to 500 words; make every word count and never
use I
Now its your turn!
Hot or not!?
Presidential Election?
Rio Olympics 2016?
Gay rights?
Michelle Obama visiting our school?
People getting divorced in China?
Write a few sentences about the following topics.. Think
of audience; remember info + opinions= editorial
1. Weather in BJ
2. Arguing with a teacher, ok or not
ok?
3. Having or getting a job in high
school
4. Learning English only from a
Chinese teacher
5. Dating in high school
Editorial Survey
