This document defines and provides information about editorials. It discusses that an editorial is a formal essay that expresses an opinion on a current issue. It outlines different types of editorials such as those of information, interpretation, criticism, commendation, argumentation, and special occasions. The document also covers the purpose of editorials, which is to criticize or defend a viewpoint in order to inspire or compel change. It describes the typical structure of an editorial as having an introduction to identify the issue and state a position, a body with references and logical arguments, and a conclusion that restates arguments and makes an appeal. The document concludes by providing tips for writing editorials such as doing research, taking a stand, being logical, and

1. Editorial
Writing

2. DefinitionPurpose
Structure
Writing Tips
Exercise
Subtopics
Types

3. Definition
Editorial is a formal
essay that
expresses one’s
opinion about a
current or relevant
issue.

4. Types

5. Types
Editorial of
Information

6. Types
Editorial of
Interpretation

7. Types
Editorial of
Criticism

8. Types
Editorial of
Commendation,
Appreciation, or
Tribute

9. Types
Editorial of
Argumentation

10. Types
Mood
editorial

11. Types
Special
occasion

12. Purpose

13. Purpose
- criticize or
attack, but
provide
suggestions for
change

14. Purpose
- defend a
viewpoint, and
widen support
base

15. Purpose
- endorse, but give
rock-solid reasons

16. Purpose
- compel and
inspire

17. Structure

18. Structure
introduction
conclusion
B
O
D
Y

19. Introduction
+ identify issue
(newspeg)
+ establish position
+ grab attention

20. Introduction
⮚Conclusive
⮚Predictive
⮚Suggestive

21. Introduction
If every child develops
desirable habits, it would be
easier for Philippine education
to achieve its Millennium
Development Goals (MDG).

22. Introduction
Hindi tayo dapat
makampante at tumigil sa
paglaban sa COVID 19 kahit pa
bumaba ang bilang ng mga
kaso nito sa ating bansa.

23. Introduction
Mas mainam na
pagbawalan na ang mga
hatid-sundong mga sasakyan
sa ating paaralan upang
maiwasan ang aksidente.

24. Introduction
Masinloc will become
cleaner if using plastic bags
will be totally prohibited in
the whole town.

25. body
+ refer to authority
+ refer to sources
+ logical thinking
+ acknowledge
reader

26. conclusion
+ restate arguments
+ make emotional,
logical appeal
+ use creative
thinking

27. structure
Issue + Opinion
(Newspeg + Stand)
Background of the issue
Affirmations and Oppositions
(pros and cons)
Solution and Suggestion
Best Argument + Call to Action

28. Writing
Tips

29. writing tips
Know what you are
talking about and do
plenty of research.

30. writing tips
Take a stand even if
it is unpopular.

31. writing tips
Be logical, practical,
reasonable, common-
sense

32. writing tips
Do not begin with “I”

33. writing tips
no need for direct
quotes

34. writing tips
avoid: “in my
opinion,” “it seems to
me,” “I think.”

35. writing tips
Criticize, but don’t be
mean-spirited.

36. writing tips
If you criticize, say
why and offer a
solution

37. writing tips
praise, but don’t be
gushy.

38. writing tips
Make your writing the
best it can be i.e.
elegant, not
conversational,
simple, and clear.

39. Example

40. Exercise

41. - There was a case of food poisoning of a
student in Masinloc District.
- Masinloc LGU decided to have a surprise
inspection of all the canteens in Masinloc
District in coordination with Ma’am Aileen
Eay, School Governance Operation Division
Head of the Division of Zambales.
- Masinloc LGU formed an inspection team that
visited TNHS last November 10.
- Comments, suggestions and
recommendations will be released soon.