OpEd Models and Outlining

No more starters for the rest of this project!  Yay!

OpEd Models
Follow the instructions in the document linked here:  OpEd Model Analysis, to analyze and identify key features of ONE of the Op-Ed Examples.

OpEd Key Features
Thesis:

• Can be its own paragraph for more emphasis
• Usually not in the first paragraph

Paragraphs:

• Paragraphs are short (usually 2-5 sentences)
• More paragraphs (usually between 8-12)
• Each paragraph has a single clear focus.  New idea?  New paragraph!
• Can split Evidence and Analysis into separate paragraphs

Organization

• Emotion --> Logic/Evidence --> Emotion.  Start and end with emotional appeals.  Use your creative writing skills here!  Choose powerful words!
• Use different kinds of evidence (stories, quotes, stats, experts, etc.)
• Use transitions to tie paragraphs together
• If possible, use your conclusion to propose a solution, or to urge the reader to a specific action.

Op Ed Rough Draft Requirements

To get credit for your rough draft, it must meet the following requirements.

1. Typed and PRINTED before class.
2. At least 750 words (don't worry about going over 1000 right now...we can cut later!)
3. Uses evidence from your sources to support your argument
4. Has a title, introduction, and conclusion
5. Has a Works Cited section

HOMEWORK:

Finish Op Ed Rough Draft.  DUE:  Start of class Thursday, 2/12.  Must be PRINTED!!!