Grade 6 · Writing · Lesson 26

Write an editorial on a community issue

An editorial is a special type of opinion writing published in a newspaper, magazine, or news website. Unlike a news report, which aims to be neutral and factual, an editorial takes a clear position on a community issue and tries to persuade readers to agree with that position. Editorials appear on the "opinion" or "editorial" page and are written by editors, journalists, or community members.

What this lesson teaches

1Define an editorial and explain how it differs from a news report
2Identify and apply the six-part structure of an effective editorial
3Write a clear opinion/thesis and support it with three reasons and evidence
4Address a counter-argument and craft a persuasive call to action

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