Letter to the Editor Draft/Final Draft (17/1-2)

Today you will be working on your Letter to the Editor (MS Word).  Please remember to follow the directions listed on the previous posting (CLICK HERE TO SEE IT).  If you scan down below this posting there is an example of each step and the work you are to turn in at the end of the project tomorrow.  Day III and IV we will be working on a College Inquiry Research Project to help you get ready for your visit to the schools your work groups were named after.  Try to stay focused and on task for the rest of the week!!

LETTER TO THE EDITOR PROJECT QUIZ

1.  What is the definition of an OPINION?

2.  Why would someone write a Letter To The Editor?

3.  Write a 2-3 sentence summary of the article you picked (be specific about the topic and the author's opinion):

4.  How many articles did you review before you chose the article you summarized above?

5.  Explain your opinion about the article you chose and describe (2-3 sentences) what your Letter To The Editor was about (what was your opinion and why):

"You have to respect every person, no matter how miserable or rediculous he or she may be.  You should remember that in every person lives the same spirit which lives in us"
                                           - After Arthur Schopenhauer (A Calendar Of Wisdom by Leo Tolstoy)

Have a great day!

-Mr. S