Materials
 
copies of well-written editorials from periodicals
copies of editorial cartoons from periodicals
white paper and markers for drawing cartoon
Fuels Facts (pdf)
notebook paper

Procedures

1. Read the background information, paying close attention to the concepts of an editorial and an editorial cartoon. Look up words in bold type in the glossary as necessary.
   
2. Your teacher may take you to the library to find editorials and editorial cartoons, or your teacher may provide you with examples. The cartoons and editorials must be on alternative fuels, gasoline, diesel, or energy. These editorials are models to help as you write your own editorials or draw your own cartoons.
   
3. Next, read and evaluate the Fuels Facts found in the link on the previous screen. Determine if each fact is a main point that could be the basis for an editorial or editorial cartoon, or if it is just supporting information.
4. On your own piece of paper, sort the Fuels Facts into four categories: health, the natural environment, safety, or economics.
5. Then write an editorial on one of these four categories using the Fuels Facts as arguments or supporting information.

Going Further

1. Create an editorial cartoon to go along with your editorial.