Opinion Column Writing

What is the purpose of an opinion column?

• to provide facts in an objective way

• to persuade a reader to agree with you as the author

Why is it important to research a topic before writing an opinion column?

• Research is not needed.

• Research is necessary to give credibility to the opinion expressed in a column.

• Research is just extra work for a writer.

What is part of an opinion column's structure?

• introduction

• counter argument

• conclusion

• research

• none of the above

Where could you typically find an opinion column published? (more than one answer could be correct)

• on a person's Twitter account

• a newspaper op/ed page

• in a magazine

• none of the above

What is the reaction to a column that enlightens the reader by providing breaking news or a particular insight or point of view?

• a. You said exactly how I felt but didn't know how to say it

• b. I didn't know, who knew?

• c. I Hate You

• d. You made me laugh or cry

• e.As you said before

What is the reaction to a column when you believe in an issue so much you repeat it and invent language that will stick in people's minds?

• a. You said exactly how I felt but didn't know how to say it

• b. I didn't know, who knew?

• c. As you said before

• d. You challenged me and disappointed me

What is the strong negative reaction to a column when you "hunt big game" and peel back the skin of a big issue?

• a. I bet that column didn't take very long to write

• b. I never looked at it that way

• c. I Hate You

• d. You made me laugh or cry