a community, state, or national newspaper
Directions
Find a current community, state, or national newspaper. Select and read two news editorials from that newspaper. (Remember, editorials can usually be found in "Opinion" or "Viewpoint" sections.)

After reading each editorial, write down your answers to the following questions:

What is the title of the editorial?
Who wrote the editorial, and in what newspaper did you find it?
What is the topic of the editorial?
Are there clues about the author's perspective? If so, give an example.
Is there evidence of bias? If so, give an example.
What might contribute to an author's biased opinion?
How might someone else have interpreted the same event?
Is one interpretation "right" or "better" than another? Explain.