Give students a complete path from idea to publishable op-ed. This bundle combines an instructional slideshow, a step-by-step workbooklet, and clear rubrics so you can teach structure, guide research and planning, and grade consistently. What’s included: Editorial Writing Slideshow Defines common editorial types, explains the working structure (Hook Claim Body Call to Action), reviews the editorial process, and introduces rhetorical appeals and audience focus. Opinion Writing Workbooklet (PDF) Multi-page student packet with AP Style essentials, an idea generator, a research source log, a planner for hook/claim/body with evidence links, a call-to-action builder, an “Editor’s Chair” pitch-selection activity, and a draft checklist with peer-swap prompts. Editorial/Op-Ed Rubrics (Word) Clear criteria for claim, evidence and sourcing, organization, focus, call to action, style, and mechanics. Designed to provide consistent, AP-style-aligned feedback. How it works:
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Teach the essentials with the slideshow: types, structure, process, and appeals. Plan and draft with the workbooklet: generate topics, log credible sources, outline points, and craft a concrete call to action. Assess with the rubrics for transparent expectations and consistent scoring. Why teachers love it: Aligns instruction, practice, and assessment in one tight workflow. Builds newsroom habits:
clear claims, credible sourcing with links, concise structure, and AP Style basics. Works for journalism, media literacy, and ELA classes producing authentic op-eds for a school audience. File types: Slideshow: PDF Workbooklet: PDF and Word (.docx) Rubrics: Word (.docx) Use this bundle to launch an opinion unit, run a focused workshop, or support your student newspaper staff from pitch to publish.
Designed for grades 9th – 12th.
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