Writing Editorials

A short essay in which someone speaking for a publication (such as a newspaper or magazine) expresses an opinion or takes a stand on an issue.

• debate

• editorial

• claim

• narrative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1E

A set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

• argument

• controversy

• claim

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Statements of facts, statistics, examples, etc. that supports or proves a claim.

• reasons

• evidence

• editorials

• controversy

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

"Students should not be required to do community service." is an example of:

• evidence

• reason

• claim

• paraphrase

The nutritional facts show that Coke has less sugar than Pepsi.

• claim

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a good source of protein.

• summary

• evidence

• claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

The first day of school will be scary.

• claim

• opinion

In order to write a compelling editorial what must the editorial writer do?

• research the subject
• write with great emotion
• choose a burning issue
• develop the subject at length

Which of the following is not a function of a column?

• to offer opinions
• to report on breaking hard-news stories
• to present club and organization news
• to profile an individual

What type of writing is editorial writing very similar to?

• Narrative writing

• Argumentative writing

• Informational writing

• Poetry