Sumários

Lesson 17

22 Abril 2026, 08:00 • Sheila Brannigan

We’ll:
     Recall text and reconstruct arguments     
     (editorials)
     Reading groups: The Irish Times View on Trump 
     v. The Pope
Homeowrk: prepare for Editorial/Opinion piece assessment and Press Review

Press Review Activity

21 Abril 2026, 14:00 • Ana Rita Martins

Press Review Activity: “Donald Trump’s Jesus Post Across Newspapers”


Writing:
  • Introduction to Media Essay Analysis: “Introduction, Body & Conclusion"

Lesson 16

20 Abril 2026, 08:00 • Sheila Brannigan

We’ll:
     look at our Editorial/Opinion piece writing assessment (elearning)
     read an editorial and discuss in pairs (College and elitism in US- Guardian Opinion)

Writing: Media Analysis Essays

16 Abril 2026, 14:00 • Ana Rita Martins

CPE: In-class practice


Writing: Media Analysis Essays
  • Mind map: Writing an Academic Essay — The Essentials
  • In-class Discussion
  • Different Types of Essays

Lesson 15

15 Abril 2026, 08:00 • Sheila Brannigan

We discussed the difference between an editorial/opinion piece and the reaction paper we wrote a few weeks ago

- read an opinion piece from Greg Amary and considered how it is neutral/formal, although tackling a personal subject
- found an editorial or an opinion piece that interests you, read it, and shared its arguments with a partner
Homework- read more editorials/opinion pieces