January 21, 2014 - Writing an Editorial

I can write an effective editorial

To do this I must know how to write a claim and support it with the different types of evidence, while also addressing the opposing view.

To demonstrate this I will draft an editorial on euthanasia.

Due by the end of class on THURSDAY

1. Annotated both articles about euthanasia/assisted suicide and answered all questions in the articles.
2. Analyzing the effectiveness of an argument (sentence frames - you can find them in last Thursday's lesson).
3. An editorial that includes all of the following:
• A claim - a sentence that clearly states your opinion about euthanasia
• Example: Assisted suicide should be illegal because many people are influenced or coerced into believing that their life is not worth living. 
• Evidence - at least one primary and one secondary type of evidence
• Example: Quote - Ben Matlin, a life-long disabled person, asks the question "Who chooses suicide without influence?"
• Opposing viewpoint discussed - show the other side
• Example: Although oppon ents of assisted suicide claim that euthanasia could contribute to psychological complication for surviving family members, many people find that ending their loved one's pain helps them cope with their loss. 
• Hook - A sentence or sentences that paint a picture of a situation that supports your perspective.
• Example: Imagine seeing exhausted nurses sigh when they walk into your hospital room everyday. Imagine hearing your family discuss how difficult it is to pay for all your medical expenses.  Terminally ill people often feel like their life is not worth living because the people around them make them feel like a burden.