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<div class="dottedBox"><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>NOTE: </strong>These two text types are significantly different in that an Opinion column is presumed to be written by a professional journalist, while a Letter to the Editor is presumed to be written by a non-professional member of the public - but what they both have in common is that they should concentrate on expressing a clear point of view, as forcefully and interestingly as </span><span style="color:#FF0000;">possible.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;">In practice, the Letter to the Editor has been set in exams far more often than the Opinion Column (possibly precisely because the Letter is an 'amateur' type and so more accessible, while the Column is 'professional' and so more demanding?) </span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;">Anyway, the two types are analysed separately below - but note the frequent similarities.</span></p></div><h3><span style="color:#0000CD;"><strong>Opinion column</strong></span></h3><div class="greenBg"><h3>KEY FEATURES</h3><p><span style="color:#006400;"><u><strong>context, audience, purpose</strong></u> - </span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* the question will usually provide the context - a general situation, which results some kind of issue, on which the writer chooses to take a particular stance or judgement</p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* the audience will be defined by the publication context - but can also be assumed to be reasonably informed about the issue in question, and to have the developed intelligence and the language skills to be able to handle quite complex argument</p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* the purpose of such columns is to <u>discuss</u> in a <em>provocative and stimulating</em> way - and <u>explore</u> the issue in some depth</p><p><span style="color:#006400;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;"><u><strong>register and tone</strong></u> - </span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* will have a semi-formal to formal register</p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* will have a tone appropriate to task e.g. suitably serious... or possibly, provocative and amusing, depending on the approach to the task required, or taken</p><p><span style="color:#006400;"><u><strong>conventions</strong></u> - </span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* will have a relevant headline/title</p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* will have an introduction intended to catch the readers’ attention</p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* will use techniques that engage and interest readers e.g. direct address</p><p style="margin-left: 80px;">* will probably use first-person statement, but not necessarily</p><div class="yellowBg"><h4><span style="color:#FF0000;">Appropriate?</span></h4><p><span style="color:#FF0000;">An <strong>opinion column</strong> will be appropriate if the task requires you to <span style="color:#FF0000;">focus on one particular issue, which should be explained convincingly and your final opinion argued reasonably. Since an opinion column will have been commissioned by a particular media organisation, it should be written to suit <span style="color:#FF0000;">the audience of the publication in which it appears.</span> </span></span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em>Not to be confused with...</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;">... '<strong><em>blog</em>'</strong> or <em><strong>'essay'</strong></em> ... a 'blog' is intended <span style="color:#FF0000;">to present a set of your personal ideas in a lively entertaining way to a general, undefined audience - who you want to hook with your interesting, even provocative, opinions and experiences. A</span>n 'essay' is supposed to be a methodical and objective review of arguments, based on solid factual evidence, and reaching a logical conclusion <span style="color:#FF0000;">suitable for thoughtful, educated people</span> (not just a personal opinion). </span></p></div></div><div class="blueBg"><h4>Materials & models</h4><p><strong>></strong> <a href="../42567/tasks-democracy-renewed.html" title="Themes, 2018 onwards » Social organisation » Democracy, renewed » TASKS Democracy, renewed">TASKS Democracy, renewed</a> ... the Writing task requires writing an <strong>opinion column</strong> based on the arguments about democracy presented in the stimulus text.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;">*************</p><hr class="hidden"><p><span style="color:#006400;"></span></p><h3><span style="color:#0000CD;"><strong>Letter to the Editor </strong></span></h3><div class="greenBg"><h3>KEY FEATURES</h3><p><span style="color:#006400;"><u><strong>context, audience, purpose</strong></u> - </span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* the question will usually provide the context: typically, that the the Editor has published something with which the writer of the letter strongly agrees/disagrees</p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* the principal audience is the Editor, to whom the letter should be clearly addressed. However, there is an assumption that the letter may be published, and so the letter may also be written so as to be persuasive to the general reader</p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* the prime purpose of such a Letter is to present the writer's particular, personal point of view - as persuasively and convincingly as possible, and probably in contrast to other controversial points of view</p><p><span style="color:#006400;"><u><strong>register and tone</strong></u> - </span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* will adopt a semi-formal to formal register</p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* will adopt an appropriately serious tone</p><p><span style="color:#006400;"><u><strong>conventions</strong></u> - </span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* will refer to the original article/issue raised</p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">* will set out to give interesting opinions in an engaging style</p><p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="color:#0000CD;"></span>* will include appropriate opening and closing salutations</p><div class="yellowBg"><h4><span style="color:#FF0000;">Appropriate?</span></h4><p><span style="color:#FF0000;">A<strong> letter to the editor</strong> will be appropriate if the task requires you to<span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"> <u>respond</u> to a particular idea, most normally something which has been presented in the editor's publication. In other words, you are not going to talk about the subject in general, but rather with certain aspects of the original idea, with which you agree or disagree or want to develop - and want to convince a specific person rather than just a general audience.</span> </span></span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em>Not to be confused with...</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;">... '<strong><em>blog</em>'</strong> or <em><strong>'opinion column'</strong></em> ... a 'blog' is intended <span style="color:#FF0000;">to present a set of your personal ideas in a lively entertaining way to a general, undefined audience - who you want to hook with your interesting, even provocative, opinions and experiences. </span></span> <span style="color:#FF0000;">an 'opinion column' will usually be focused on one particular issue, which should be explained convincingly and your final opinion argued reasonably.</span></p></div></div><h3>Format and Approach discussed</h3><p>Note that the format of the 'Letter to the Editor' is essentially the same as the format of the Formal letter, as set out in the page <a href="../31135/e-mail-letter.html" title="Writing » Text type expectations » E-mail / letter">E-mail / letter</a> .</p><p>Note also that the fundamental distinction between 'formal and 'informal' letters is that in the<strong> formal</strong> type the <u>purpose</u> of the letter is more important than the relationship with the reader, whereas in the informal type, the relationship between writer and reader is at least as important as the purpose.</p><p style="margin-left: 80px;"><u><em><strong>Basic Format</strong></em></u></p><p style="margin-left: 120px;"><em>- sender's address</em></p><p style="margin-left: 120px;"><em>- date</em></p><p style="margin-left: 120px;"><em>- opening/closing salutations</em> ('Dear Mr/Ms ...' / 'Yours sincerely...' etc)</p><p style="margin-left: 120px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><em>> register : </em>nature of 'formal' tone - what address + attitude to the recipient is expressed ?</span></p><p style="margin-left: 120px;"><em>- recipient's address</em> (very optional)</p><p style="margin-left: 80px;"><u><em><strong>Approach</strong></em></u></p><p style="margin-left: 120px;"><em>> relevance:</em> The text should be focused throughout on the set task / purpose, with no irrelevance or digression</p><p style="margin-left: 120px;"><em>> development of explanation: </em>The ideas should be carefully selected to be directly related to the purpose ... clearly explained in detail ... and methodically organised to make a convincing argument</p><p style="margin-left: 120px;">><em> efficiency of expression:</em> How succinct + clear/forceful is the presentation of the ideas?</p><h4>Relevant writing purposes</h4><p>Students should be taught the skills of effective <a href="../1237/explanation.html" title="Teaching Skills » Teaching Writing » Writing purposes » Explanation">Explanation</a> (which may also involve sound basic factual <a href="../1233/description.html" title="Teaching Skills » Teaching Writing » Writing purposes » Description">Description</a>) ... combined with <a href="../1238/argument.html" title="Teaching Skills » Teaching Writing » Writing purposes » Argument">Argument</a> in order to present a case forcefully.</p><div class="blueBg"><h3>Materials & models</h3><p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>><a href="../../formal/basic-formal-letter.htm"> Basic formal letter</a></strong></span> ... includes writing frame + imaginative example</p><p><strong>></strong> <a href="../1774/senior-citizen.html" title="Teaching Skills » Teaching Writing » Written Interaction » Formal » Senior citizen">Senior citizen</a> ... a somewhat ironic formal letter, involving a complaint - provides a model of structure + examples of formal phrasing + practice in understanding ironic phrasing</p><p><strong>></strong> <a href="../12303/the-ib-threat.html" title="Language System » Language & Thought » Language & TOK » The IB Threat">The IB Threat</a> ... the third handout 'Beard reply' contains an actual 'letter to the editor' responding to an attack against the teaching of the IB in the US</p><p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>> <a href="../7066/dam-beavers.html">Dam Beavers</a></strong></span> ... pretty challenging and sophisticated, but plays humourously with 'formal tone'</p></div><div class="yellowBg"><h3>Suggested 'new style' exam tasks</h3><p><span style="color:#006400;"><em>The following are possible adaptations of some of the 'old style' tasks listed below. Each provides three optional text types, arranged in the order of (i) appropriate; (ii) generally appropriate; (iii) inappropriate - if you use them, clearly, you should randomise the choices.</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;"><em>Two versions are presented: one for HL, with three required elements, and one for SL, with two required elements.</em></span></p><hr class="hidden"><p>(HL) You have read an article in your local newspaper which suggested that, because of teenagers’ sleep patterns, it would be beneficial to start the school day at a later time. You think this is an important issue, which requires public discussion. Write a text in which you describe the experiences of you and your fellow students, explain possible solutions, and give your overall opinion on the topic.</p><p style="text-align: center;">(i) Letter to the Editor .... (ii) Set of guidelines .... (iii) Email</p><p>(SL) You have read an article in your local newspaper which suggested that, because of teenagers’ sleep patterns, it would be beneficial to start the school day at a later time. You think this is an important issue, which requires public discussion. Write a text in which you describe the experiences of you and your fellow students, and explain your overall opinion on the topic.</p><p style="text-align: center;">(i) Letter to the Editor .... (ii) Set of guidelines .... (iii) Email</p><p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#006400;">** The page</span> <a href="https://www.thinkib.net/englishb/page/40089/teenage-frictions" title="Themes, 2018 onwards » Experiences » Teenage frictions">Teenage frictions</a> <span style="color:#006400;">might provide good stimulus material for this task.</span></span></p><p>*******</p><p>(HL) You have recently read an article in a newspaper arguing that, although social media is a useful tool for spreading information quickly, all news items should be banned because the information cannot be trusted. You think that the ideas in the article refer to important issues which need to be debated publicly. Write a text which describes the issues raised by the article, considers arguments for and against, and concludes with arguing your overall opinion.</p><p style="text-align: center;">(i) Letter to the Editor .... (ii) Essay .... 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