JOURNALISM PAGE
An editorial is an opinion piece written by the senior editorial staff or publisher of a newspaper or magazine or any other written document. Editorials may be supposed to reflect the opinion of the periodical. Typically, a newspaper's editorial board evaluates which issues are important for their readership to know the newspaper's opinion. Editorials are typically published on a special page dedicated to them, called the editorial page.(What's an "Editorial Board"?)
An op-ed, abbreviated from 'opposite the editorial page' (though often mistaken for opinion-editorial), is a newspaper article that expresses the opinions of any named writer who is usually unaffiliated with the newspaper's editorial board. This is different from a letter to the editor (a letter sent to a publication about issues of concern from its readers.). Note: Editorials may also be in the form of editorial cartoons.
Assignment 1: Write a letter to the editor of The New York Times (You don't have to send it.)
Please read the following op-ed and the pro/con pieces that accompany it. Write a letter to the editor in response. (Letters should preferably be 150 to 175 words and should refer to an article).
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/12/17/should-plural-marriage-be-legal
Assignment 2: Research different topics of interest
Take some time to explore the Room for Debate section of the New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate
Read at least three op-ed pieces (plus pro-con commentaries) and fill out the following worksheet for each piece you read.
Article/Video Reflection Sheet (CW2)
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THE FOLLOWING IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION...
Assignment:
1. Write a letter to the editor
2. Write an op-ed piece
3. Write a pro-con piece
1. Read at least one editorial from each of the following sites and fill out a reflection sheet for each.
a. Pro/Con pieces
b. Pulitzer Prize winning editorials
c. Teen Ink
d. One editorial of your choice from the following list:
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinions/editorials/x1155160238/Editorial-Let-teens-sleep-later-to-learn-more
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/12/17/should-plural-marriage-be-legal
http://www.nj.com/hudson/voices/index.ssf/2009/10/editorial_teens_are_going_to_e.html
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jul/15/pimping-teenage-girls/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/children-even-teenagers-dont-belong-in-adult-jails/2013/10/15/5561b8fc-32b8-11e3-9c68-1cf643210300_story.html
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/16/opinion/e-smoking-among-teenagers.html?_r=0
http://www.teenink.com/opinion/
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/opinion/15kristof.html
http://www.pulitzer.org/bycat/Editorial-Writing
www.newsela.com
2. Read this piece about how to tell if a source is credible.
3. Find a well-written article or editorial, from a credible news source, on a topic you're interested in and fill out a reflection sheet.
4. Write your own editorial on that topic, citing a quote or statistic from the piece you read.
5. Write an opposing article. That is, take the opposite stance and argue against yourself.
6. Make sure you adhere to the guidelines for writing an editorial.
7. Extra Credit: Create an editorial cartoon.
An editorial is an opinion piece written by the senior editorial staff or publisher of a newspaper or magazine or any other written document. Editorials may be supposed to reflect the opinion of the periodical. Typically, a newspaper's editorial board evaluates which issues are important for their readership to know the newspaper's opinion. Editorials are typically published on a special page dedicated to them, called the editorial page.(What's an "Editorial Board"?)
An op-ed, abbreviated from 'opposite the editorial page' (though often mistaken for opinion-editorial), is a newspaper article that expresses the opinions of any named writer who is usually unaffiliated with the newspaper's editorial board. This is different from a letter to the editor (a letter sent to a publication about issues of concern from its readers.). Note: Editorials may also be in the form of editorial cartoons.
Assignment 1: Write a letter to the editor of The New York Times (You don't have to send it.)
Please read the following op-ed and the pro/con pieces that accompany it. Write a letter to the editor in response. (Letters should preferably be 150 to 175 words and should refer to an article).
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/12/17/should-plural-marriage-be-legal
Assignment 2: Research different topics of interest
Take some time to explore the Room for Debate section of the New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate
Read at least three op-ed pieces (plus pro-con commentaries) and fill out the following worksheet for each piece you read.
Article/Video Reflection Sheet (CW2)
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THE FOLLOWING IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION...
Assignment:
1. Write a letter to the editor
2. Write an op-ed piece
3. Write a pro-con piece
1. Read at least one editorial from each of the following sites and fill out a reflection sheet for each.
a. Pro/Con pieces
b. Pulitzer Prize winning editorials
c. Teen Ink
d. One editorial of your choice from the following list:
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinions/editorials/x1155160238/Editorial-Let-teens-sleep-later-to-learn-more
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/12/17/should-plural-marriage-be-legal
http://www.nj.com/hudson/voices/index.ssf/2009/10/editorial_teens_are_going_to_e.html
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jul/15/pimping-teenage-girls/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/children-even-teenagers-dont-belong-in-adult-jails/2013/10/15/5561b8fc-32b8-11e3-9c68-1cf643210300_story.html
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/16/opinion/e-smoking-among-teenagers.html?_r=0
http://www.teenink.com/opinion/
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/opinion/15kristof.html
http://www.pulitzer.org/bycat/Editorial-Writing
www.newsela.com
2. Read this piece about how to tell if a source is credible.
3. Find a well-written article or editorial, from a credible news source, on a topic you're interested in and fill out a reflection sheet.
4. Write your own editorial on that topic, citing a quote or statistic from the piece you read.
5. Write an opposing article. That is, take the opposite stance and argue against yourself.
6. Make sure you adhere to the guidelines for writing an editorial.
7. Extra Credit: Create an editorial cartoon.