Understanding Opinion Editorials

Andrew and Dave, the IB English Guys, discuss writing opinion editorials (op-eds). They introduce a mnemonic device, 'Aunt Vera,' to remember key elements of op-eds. They analyze an opinion piece on George Floyd, focusing on persuasive language and thesis development. The video covers organizing a paper, writing introductions, and analyzing body paragraphs using highlighting techniques. Key takeaways include understanding technical elements, planning, and focusing on author choices.

Who are the presenters in the video?

• Andrew and Dave

• Tom and Jerry

• John and Mike

• Sarah and Emily

What is the main topic of the video?

• Exploring science

• Writing opinion editorials

• Learning mathematics

• Understanding history

Who is Leonard Pitts?

• A fictional character

• An opinion writer

• A famous scientist

• A historical figure

What is the purpose of the mnemonic 'Honor Aunt Vera'?

• To learn new languages

• To memorize scientific formulas

• To recall key elements of opinion editorials

• To remember historical dates

What does the 'H' in 'Honor Aunt Vera' stand for?

• History

• Headlines and Hooks

• Humor

• Honesty

What is the guiding question for Paper One?

• How does the author use persuasive language to convey an opinion on race?

• What is the main theme of the text?

• Who is the main character in the story?

• What is the historical context of the text?

What should students highlight in the guiding question?

• Key phrases

• Author's name

• Publication date

• Page number

What is the thesis statement related to?

• The guiding question

• The author's biography

• The text's length

• The publication year

What is the first topic in the paper's outline?

• Background on George Floyd

• Frustration and anger

• History of racism and Martin Luther King

• Call to action

How much time should be spent on each paragraph in Paper One?

• 30 minutes

• 15-20 minutes

• Less than 10 minutes

• 1 hour