Editoral Pre-writing

1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today?
A: Parking Lot, Economy, College Pay, Signing Joe Mauer.

2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
A: The Twins need to stop worrying about spending too much and sign Joe.

3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
A: Show the reasons why Twins Baseball needs to keep Joe Mauer.

4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
A:
1. MVP, 2-time Batting Champ
2. Hometown Hero
3. Best Player in Baseball (Hitting, Fielding, etc.)
4. Amazing Teammate

5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
A: Joe Mauer is the best thing to happen to Twins Baseball since Kirby Puckett.

6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
A: Keeping a local star in Minnesota