Amira Ansari Journalism

Pre- Writing Excercise: Editorial

1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today?
The gate being closed on the upper level of school. And how it has effected kids getting to school.

2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
I don't agree with them closing the gate before school because it causes more traffic then there was before, and when your already running late for school you have to wait behind the whole line of cars that is turning into the upper lot and you don't make the light and you are late, when you originally wouldn't be.

3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
I would like to make a point in saying that closing the upper level gate is not a good idea, and if they would open it there would be less traffic.

4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
I will persuade them by saying:
- It will get them there earlier then it would waiting at the light.
- There will be less traffic.
- There are less tardys ( ask the teachers)
- It's not a good idea because the line is longer, and it takes more time to get around it.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
If they agree with what I have to say then they will agree with opening up the gate before school and after school. After school it takes much longer to get out then it would before.

6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
It will serve a public purpose because it is effecting everyone that drives to school, or even people who get dropped off.

posted by Amira @ 10:56 AM