Journalism Today

Chapter 13: Writing for the Editorial Page

Activity Lesson Plans

Introduction
In Chapter 13 students have learned about the functions of editorials and how to write them. Students have also studied different types of columns and other elements often included on an editorial page, including letters to the editor and editorial cartoons. Finally, students have learned how to write reviews.

Lesson Description
Students will read ten statements. Students will decide if each statement is true or false.

Instructional Objectives

1. Students will be able to recall the functions of editorials and how to write them.


2. Students will be able to recall the characteristics of various types of columns and other editorial page elements.


3. Students will be able to recall guidelines for writing reviews.

Student Web Activity Answers

1. False
2. True


3. True


4. False


5. True


6. True


7. False


8. False


9. True


10. False

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