Introduction to the News, Feature, and Editorial Writing Course

 

Name: Syabiila Sanjaya Putri

Date: 23 September 2023

Session Material: Meeting1 Introduction to the course

 

Number of the meeting tasks	Topic of the meeting	Sources	Vocabulary Usage (New vocabulary words or phrases encountered during the session	Example taken from the text	Grammar
Meeting Task 1	Introduction to the News, Feature, and Editorial Writing	Lecture’s note	Delve = Menggali (verb)    E.g. “The society is determined to delve deeper into the matter”	Feature articles often delve deeper into specific topics, offering a broader perspective.	Present Tense
			Revolve = berputar (verb)   E.g.,"overhead, the fan revolves slowly"	The earth revolves around the sun.	Simple Present Tense
			Persuasively = secara persuasif   E.g.,"They persuasively argue that the previously unknowm temple was decited to the worship"	She spoke persuasively, convincing the audience of the benefits of the new policy.	Simple Past Tense
			Essential = penting (adjective)   E.g.,"It is essential to keep up to date records"	The essential elements of the project were carefully outlined in the proposal.	Adjective
			Necessitate = Memerlukan (verb) E.g. “The severe arthritis eventually necessitated a total hip replacement”	Editorials necessitate the use of persuasive language and argumentation	Present Simple Tense

 

 

Reflection

Today's topic was "Introduction to the news, feature, and editorial writing course". In addition, it also explains the reasons for incorporating news, feature and editorial writing into the curriculum for students teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This material explains news writing, feature writing, and editorial writing in several aspects, namely relevance to the real world, writing skills and vocabulary development, awareness and sensitivity to the curriculum, critical thinking and analytical skills, and improving digital literacy. In the Overall section, this course explains the course title, duration and objectives.

 

Summary

• News Writing

Learning to write news articles exposes EFL student teachers to current events and real-world

issues. This helps them stay informed about global events, which is essential for being an effective teacher, as they can use this knowledge to facilitate discussions and engage their future students in meaningful conversations about the world.

• Feature Writing

Feature articles open delve deeper into specific topics, offering a broader perspective. EFL

student teachers can learn about cultural, societal, and educational issues from various angles

through feature writing. This knowledge enhances their understanding of diverse student

backgrounds and needs.

• Editorial Writing

Editorials require opinion-based wri)ng. By practising this, EFL student teachers can develop

critical thinking skills and learn to express their opinions persuasively. These skills are transferable to classroom discussions and debates, where they can encourage students to think critically and express their viewpoints clearly.