Write a well-developed paragraph discussing a key abstract idea that is clearly

his part will begin 2nd six weeks
itorial (op ed) following the same format as the summer read
an individual writer. It is not to be confused with an editorial that
S is a different kind of editorial, one which represents the view of
dual writer. Op eds must meet the following requirements:

Have an author’s name (first and last; not a screen name or handle like flowergirl349). No

letters to the editor, no editorials by unnamed writers, no editorial boards, no blogs.
© Be from a legit news source. If in doubt, ask.

o Cover a current, newsworthy topic (within one week).
Assignment:

assignment. An Op ed is written by
does NOT have the writer listed; thi

the newspaper rather than an indivi
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a. Create a chart that identifies and explains the various rhetorical choices (verbs) the

writer made throughout the op ed. Include evidence (quotes) for each strategy. Use your
Summer read assignment as a guide for how to format this part of the assignment.
b. Write a well-developed paragraph discussing a key abstract idea that is clearly

connected to the topic the op ed explores. Use an abstract idea from the list provided in
the summer read document. In your paragraph, explain:

© how the topic discussed in the op ed relates to the abstract idea
© what conclusion(s) can be drawn about the abstract idea based on this op ed

o what the writer’s position in the op ed suggests about the state of the world in
relation to the abstract idea