Ms. Gokturk Group Members: _____________________
Journalism _____________________
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Editorial Pre-Writing Worksheet
Review your lists of topics
you identified. Working in pairs or
threes, fill out this worksheet BEFORE beginning your editorial. Please write
neatly, use detail and write in complete sentences. Note: Pointing out what’s wrong is easier
than contributing to a problem’s
solution – and a good editorial’s concern should be to better a situation,
not bludgeon it. Remember, also, no matter what your purpose or topic, an
editorial is no place to indulge in personal attacks. Be smart! Don’t whine or
gripe – use your energy to convince!
1. What is a
problem/issue, complex event/rule/regulation/custom, or topic worthy of praise
that our entire student body and/or Port
2. What is your
group’s view/position on this topic? Consider your value statement (AKA known
as your “should” statement).
3. What would you
like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?) Remember,
your editorial’s purpose is to make the world a better place…
4. What details need
to be developed in order to illustrate your topic? Consider what the main topic
for each short paragraph will be.