Drafting an Editorial

Drafting an Editorial

English 6, Third Quarter

Prepared by: Adelfa F. Liwag

Expectations:

•  Identify the steps in drafting an editorial.

• Identify and distinguish the parts of an editorial.

• Match the kinds of an editorial thru given topics.

Let's recall

•  What are the elements of a short story?

• Name the parts of a plot and their functions.

Multiple Select

1. LBC brand tagline is “Moving Smiles Around the World”

• Bias

• Propaganda

Multiple Select

2. Maine Mendoza endorses 555 Sardines.

• Bias

• Propaganda

Multiple Select

3. Roberta lives in the urban poor area and her classmates’ mother does not welcome her in their house.

• Bias

• Propaganda

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4. A famous actress said, “Use my brand of lipstick and you will become one of us -gorgeous, lovable and seductive!”

• Bias

• Propaganda

Multiple Select

5. I once applied abroad as an English teacher and the online interview went well. Unfortunately, when they learned of my citizenship, I heard no single word from them anymore.

• Bias

• Propaganda

What does the illustration show?

Editorial Writing

It is an article that states the newspaper’s stand on

a particular issue, which is basically, a persuasive essay that offers a

solution to a problem. It is meant to influence public opinion, promote critical

thinking, and sometimes cause people to take action on an issue. In

essence, an editorial is an opinionated news story. It is considered

the “voice of the newspaper” which uses “we” in expressing stand.

Parts of an Editorial Writing 

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

1. Introduction

• The opening paragraphs should get the reader started thinking. These one or two paragraphs should be a provocative, opening statement that captures the essence of the subject and gives a clue to the stand.

2. Body

• The main part of the editorial where facts are presented, the case

  is built, and the reader becomes convinced. The writer may use information from direct quotes, statistics, similar situations and past experiences to support the stand. This must be organized logically, written clearly and concisely. Also, the body may introduce and present proof or the alternative point of view

3. Conclusion

• The conclusion should serve to set the reader into motion to do something about the problem or issue. This “call to action” gives the reader a sense of direction. It should synthesize the arguments, re-emphasize the stand and suggest a course of action.

Steps in Planning and Drafting an Editorial

• 1. Decide on a topic. Start with one specific idea as your topic. It should be arguable and have multiple points of view. Keep in mind that your topic should be specific.

2. Research your topic

• Even though an editorial is opinion-based, it is still important to provide your readers with well-researched evidence to back up your ideas.

  (GIF Source:https://ggle.io/3xEz)

3. Create an outline

• After selecting and researching an issue, write an outline to keep your ideas organized and ensure that the main points of your editorial flow well. 

4. Start to write

• Once you finish the planning portion of writing your editorial, start to write by adding details to your outline. 

5. Proofread

• Before submitting your editorial, proofread your own work to make sure you have created a professional, quality piece of writing. 

Types of Editorials 

• 1. Editorial of Information and Interpretation - informs and attempts to explain the meaning or significance of a situation or news event. 

2. Editorial of Argumentation

• This is oftentimes called editorial of persuasion. The editor argues in order to convince or persuade the reader to accept his stand on

  the issue.

3. Editorial of Persuasion

aims to immediately see the solution, not the problem. Readers are encouraged to take a specific, positive action. 

4. Editorial of Criticism

• constructively criticize actions, decisions or situations while providing solutions to the problem identified. 

  The main purpose is to have readers see the problem, not the solution.

5. Editorial of Commendation, Appreciation & Tribute

• commends people and organizations for something done well. 

6. Editorial of Entertainment

It has two categories. One is the short humorous treatment of a light topic. The second is a slightly satirical treatment of a serious subject.

7. Editorial of Analogy

matching, pairing, comparing companies which business are on search engine’s outputs like

Facebook and Google. 

Editorial Writing

It is an article that states the newspaper’s stand on

a particular issue which is meant to influence public opinion, promote critical

thinking, and sometimes cause people to take action on an issue.

It is an opinionated news story. It is considered

the “voice of the newspaper”

Parts of an Editorial Writing

1. Introduction

2. Body

3. Conclusion

Steps in Planning and Drafting an Editorial

1. Decide on a topic.

2. Research your topic

3. Create an outline

4. Start to write

5. Proofread

Types of Editorials 

1. Editorial of Information and Interpretation

2. Editorial of Argumentation

3. Editorial of Persuasion

4. Editorial of Criticism

5. Editorial of Commendation, Appreciation & Tribute

6. Editorial of Entertainment

7. Editorial of Analogy

Multiple Select

Which is the proper sequence of steps in drafting an editorial? Use numbers 1-5.

_________ A.

Organize your ideas by writing an outline. Each paragraph should only

have one main idea.

_________ B.

Be sure to read your draft, not only once but many times as needed to

ensure that errors in spelling and grammar are not left uncorrected.

_________ C.

A specific idea should be chosen as the topic to be developed.

_________ D. After writing an outline, you can start writing by adding details. Then, editing follows.

_________ E.

After deciding on a topic, make a research on your topic to support your ideas.

• 3-5-1-4-2

• 1-2-3-4-5

• 4-3-1-2-5

• 3-2-4-5-1

Multiple Select

1. It suggests to the reader a course of action or sense of direction.

• Introduction - IP

• Body- BP

• Conclusion - CL

Multiple Select

2. It presents facts to support the stand of the writer on a certain

argument or point of view.

• Introduction - IP

• Body - BP

• Conclusion - CL

Multiple Select

3. It synthesizes the arguments and re-emphasizes the writer’s stand

on an issue.

• Introduction - IP

• Body - BP

• Conclusion - CL

Multiple Select

4. It captures the essence of the subject and gives a clue to the editor’s

stance.

• Introduction - IP

• Body- BP

• Conclusion - CL

Multiple Select

5. It introduces and rebuts the alternative point of view.

• Introduction - IP

• Body - BP

• Conclusion - CL

Multiple Select

1. An editorial which cites all the environmental threatening

consequences about Manila Bay’s new white sand coast to

marine life.

• Editorial of Criticism - EOC

• Editorial of Analogy - EAW

Multiple Select

2. An editorial providing the readers of helpful information on how

they can cope up with the deadly presence of COVID 19 on this

pandemic time.

• Editorial of Commendation, Appreciation nd Tribute - CAT

• Editorial of Information and Interpretation - EII

Multiple Select

3. An editorial citing some of the significant contributions of Pope

Francis in his efforts to establish cooperation with other major

religions of the world expressing an utmost gratitude for this

exemplary gesture.

• Editorial od Commendation, Appreciation and Tribute - CAT

• Editorial of Entertainment - EOE

Multiple Select

4. An editorial presenting the possibilities of life in Planet Mars and

convincing that the planet can be the only alternative home for

Earthling human race.

• Editorial of Persuasion - EOP

• Editorial of Analogy - EOA

Multiple Select

5. An editorial providing grounds on plagiarism and its suggestions

on how to avoid this crime in harvesting resources using online

search engine platform.

• Editorial of Entertainment - EOE

• Editorial of Analogy Writing - EAW

​Homework

​Cut out an editorial writing from a newspaper. Identify its type.(Editorial of Argumentation, Persuasion, Criticism, Commendation, Entertainment, Analogy)