Op-Ed Examples and RD Writing Time

Starter 2
Take 10-15 minutes and do a rough draft of a political cartoon idea.  Feel free to use captions, symbols, labels, exaggeration, etc.

Op-Ed Examples
Read through one of the two examples linked here: Op Ed Examples.

Then complete the following task: Op-Ed Analysis

Op-Ed Outline and Tips
Review the handout linked above.

Rough Draft Writing Time
Start your rough draft of your op-ed.  Remember the following...

1. You must have a word count of at least 750 words by tomorrow
2. Use evidence (paraphrased or quoted) to support what you are saying
3. Short punchy sentences and paragraphs!

HOMEWORK

Finish the Rough Draft of your Op-Ed.  Must have at least 750 words done.   DUE: Start of class, Thursday.