This document outlines an activity for a training on column writing. The terminal objective is to develop an understanding of techniques for column writing. There are three enabling objectives: describing the structure and form of an op-ed or column; comparing and contrasting different types of features; and writing a column applying the rules of the format. Participants will be divided into groups to analyze sample columns using a provided template focusing on the headline, lead, presentation of topic/facts/evidence, ending, and point of view. The activity aims to teach the formula and techniques for relating unrelated topics in column writing.