Sports, Reviews, Editorial Pop Quiz

What are some things you need to know before writing a sports article? (choose all that apply)

• Rules

• Basic timeline

• Positions of players

• Your favorite player

What type of organization do you use when writing a sports game story?

• Scores, interview answers, then scores

• The Inverted Pyramid

• The same as Sports Center

• Star players, scores, then interview answers

What is a preview story?

• Gives only the rules for the game.

• Advertises an upcoming event or match.

• Gives a commercial for the sports team.

• Shares only background info of the star players.

A review is more than just writing about whether or not you like something - it is an _________ ____________.

• Social Experiment

• Personal Opinion

• Educated Guess

• Educated Analysis

What is something you should add as a review writer to help people make a choice about what you are reviewing?

• Try to convince them using personal experience.

• Compare and contrast to other movies, books, or restaurants.

• Using good vocabulary.

• Only rely on the box office results and critic reviews.

What does it mean to have a humble opinion?

• Putting your ideas first.

• Putting others before yourself.

What is something you SHOULD NEVER do when writing a review article?

• Have a personal opinion

• Send someone in my place to watch the movie, read the book, or eat the food I am reviewing.

• Quote critics.

• Talk about reviews on IMDB, Yelp, and other review sites.

What is does an opinion/editorial article have that a news story does not have?

• Weight .

• Emotional appeal.

• Drama.

• Novelty.

What do opinion/editorial articles and news stories have in common?

• They both use the same outline

• They both advocate for change

• They both have personal opinions

• They both are a review of information

What does a good editorial do? Choose 2.

• Serve only local audiences

• Cause drama and controversy

• Persuade the audience to take action

• Voices personal opinion