Editorial Writing

What is editorial?

• It contains the mere opinion of a writer.

• It is the official stand of the paper written by the editor about a relevant issue.

• This is a story that explains in depth issues with background history.

• This is the most important story of the day.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What are the characteristics of a good editorial? Choose three phrases.

• presents only one idea

• has jargons

• leads to a logical conclusion

• presents facts and not mere opinion

• contains historical background

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

The editorial body should support or justify the stand of the newspaper.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

The editorial body needs to use "I" or "my" in explaining.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

How many paragraphs are in the body of editorial?

• two or three paragraphs

• 5 or 6 paragraphs

• 8 or 9 paragraphs

• 10 or 11 paragraphs

What are the ways on how to end an editorial? Check three phrases.

• explain the reasons of your opinion in details

• summarize the editorial's stand

• let the readers summarize the theme of your article

• state a question that makes the readers think

• encourage readers to take action or to believe the opinion

______________ is part of the introduction where the writer catches the attention of the readers.

In the introduction of an editorial article, a writer has to briefly provide the two or three _____________ that support his/her stand.

In the body of the editorial, the writer has to _______________ or prove his/her point by providing evidences, proofs or research findings.

_______________ is part of the ending where the writer leaves a question to the reader. It may also be a statement that the reader has to think about.