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MEDIA UNITEditorials
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LESSON OBJECTIVEAt the end of this lesson we will have produced an editorial/editor’s letter
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STARTER
What is the role of an ‘editor’?
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EDITORIAL/ An opinion piece
written by the senior editorial staff or publisher of a newspaper or magazine.
Editorials are usually unsigned and may be supposed to reflect the opinion of the medium.
Most print publications feature an editorial, or letter followed by a Letters to the Editor section.
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TASK Skim through the editorial given to you.
Write down a list of features used in the editorial.
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FEATURES OF AN EDITORIAL Include information about what is contained
in the rest of the magazine/paper. Includes page references
States the opinion of the editor. Opinions can be about:What is contained in the magazine (content)A hot topic at the time of publication
The masthead/staff box (if this isn’t on the contents page)
Images relating to content. Contents page (optional)
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Remember, the editorial may state the opinion of the editor specifically, but it also reflects on the general opinion of the magazine or newspaper.
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TASK Imagine you are writing an editorial for the following magazine:
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TASK Imagine you are writing a newspaper editorial on the role of the Royal Family in modern society.