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Editorial Writing
Editorial
An article that states a person’s, or a newspaper’s, opinion on a particular issue.
Basically, it is a persuasive essay on a researchable topic that has more than one view
point.

Editorials allow you to…

Discuss your opinion on an issue facing your school, community, or the world,
Persuade the audience (with facts)
Talk to the reader
- Be careful not to overdo
- Using “I” or “you” in every sentence become repetitious and BORING

Introduction

Hook – Grab the reader’s attention

Clearly state opinion on the issue
Mention reasons (2-3) that support opinion

Body Paragraph 1
State reason
Include 3 facts that support reason
Include a tell more for each fact

Body Paragraph 2
State reason
Include 3 facts that support reason
Include a tell more for each fact

Conclusion
Restate opinion on issue
Restate reasons that support opinion
Leave the reader thinking (Persuade them to take action)

What issues interest you?

7. The INTRO of our Editorial<br />“Fine arts are important in the curriculum because
of what they do for learning,” stated Patty Taylor, arts consultant for the California State
Department of Education. <br />In other words, the arts, especially music, should be
part of every school’s curriculum at every grade level. <br />Music makes students
smarter, gives children something positive to do, and builds self-confidence. Most
students don’t have a chance to learn music outside of school, and everyone deserves
that opportunity.<br />HOOK<br />OPINION<br /> REASONS<br />Writing sample
courtesy of http://www.thewritesource.com/studentmodels/<br />
8. The BODY of our Editorial<br />The reasons why you are taking your
standbecome <br />the body paragraphs.<br />Music makes students smarter.<br
/>Music gives children something positive to do.<br />Music builds self-confidence.<br
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9. The BODY needs Facts <br />Support your arguments with facts and tell
mores.<br />Students would be much smarter if they had some music experience.
1They would improve their classroom skills, like paying attention, following directions,
and participating without interrupting. People develop all these skills when they learn
music.2 Musicians are also better in math, and they get higher S.A.T. scores. For
instance, a study by the College Entrance Examination Board reported, “Students with
20 units of arts and music scored 128 points higher on the S.A.T. verbal and 118 points
higher in math.”<br />Writing sample courtesy of
http://www.thewritesource.com/studentmodels/<br />
10. The CONCLUSION of our Editorial<br /> REASONS<br />Once again, music is
important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to
do, and build their character. <br />Unfortunately, the children who need music lessons
the most usually don’t have access to them outside of school. <br />That is why music
should be offered in every single grade in every school.