Editorial Writing Essentials

Editorial Writing Essentials

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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This video tutorial by Andrew Johnson provides an introduction to writing editorials, discussing their traditional and modern forms, purposes, and tones. It explains various types of editorials, such as explain/interpret, criticize/persuade, and praise/commend. The tutorial outlines steps for writing an editorial, emphasizing the importance of purpose, audience, and structure. It also compares different approaches to editorial writing, highlighting the need for a strong lead, structured argument, and punchy conclusion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of this video tutorial on editorial writing?

To teach how to write a novel

To provide an introduction to writing editorials

To discuss the future of digital media

To explain the history of newspapers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Traditionally, where did editorials appear?

On television

In magazines

In newspapers

On social media

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the role of editorials changed with the rise of the internet?

They are more biased

They are now only found in print

They are now often found online as blogs or vlogs

They have become less important

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of a well-written editorial?

It should be humorous

It should be well-researched and authoritative

It should be very long

It should avoid any opinion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of editorial focuses on explaining new laws or social movements?

Praise/Commend

Explain/Interpret

Entertaining

Criticize/Persuade/Reform

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a less common type of editorial?

Criticize current policies

Praise a decision

Mark special events

Explain new technology

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in writing an editorial?

Ignoring the audience

Publishing the draft

Choosing a topic

Writing the conclusion

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