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

(a)   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 (a)   that support his/her stand.

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

(a)   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.