An editorial is an article that presents the newspaper or miter's epirion on an issue. Some eellielialS reflect the °31leicthee opinion of the editors. Edenels are meant to influence Public opinice Promote cntical thinking, and sometimes cause people to take aceon on an Issue. h essence. an editorial is an °phonated news aafterfals haves
1. Introduction. body and conclusion like other nonfiction
2. An objective explanation of tho issue. ospectagy complex IssueS
3.A current news angle
4. Rebuttals- Opirions from the apposing wewpoire on the same issues
5. The opinions of the writer delivered in a professional manner. Good &Mona engage issues. not personalities.
6. Alternative soka ohs to the problem or issue. Anyone can complain about a problem. but a good editonal should take a proactive approach to making the sit atop better by using constructive criticism and giving solutions.
7. A solid and concise conclusion that powerfully summarizes the writers Opinion. Give It some punch.
Four Types of Editorials Will:
1. Explain or interpret Editors often use these editorials to explain the way the newspaper covered a sensitive or controversial subject. School newspapers may explain new school rules or a particular student-body effort like a food drive.
2. Criticize: These editorials constructively criticize actions, decisions or situations vitiite providing solutions to the problem identified. Immediate purpose is to get readers to see tre
problem. not the solution.
3. Persuade: Editorials of persuasion aim to immediately see the solution, not Ike problem. From the first paragraph, readers will be encouraged to take a specific, posItve action.