Editorial Assignment

Editorial Assignment

Part A:

Looking at online newspapers choose three editorials on various topics. For each editorial answer the following:

a) What is the topic of the editorial? (Also state the title and the newspaper)
b) What information does the author use to back up their argument?
c) Do you agree with the author? Why or why not?

Two marks per question. Total /18


Part B:

Now that you have become experts on editorials it is time to write your own. Your task is to choose a problem at Cobourg West and take a side of the argument. Your editorial will need to:
-give a brief introduction to the problem.
-clearly state your opinion.
-use facts or expert opinion.
-find other students to back you up and use quotes from them.

Your editorial is expected to be 300 words in length.

This task will be marked out of 20.

Content /10 -follows editorial format.
-includes all the necessary components.

Style/Mechanics /10 -is proofread.
-free from grammar/spelling mistakes.

Both Parts A and B are due on Thursday November 19th