The assignment for this lesson is as follows: Write a letter to the editor in response to Curtis Wilkie's editorial "Words Triumph Over Images." In the letter, you must give your opinion about how the type of media affects the way people experience news. Support for your opinion must come from the lesson readings. You should compare at least two different forms of media from these readings to back up your argument about why Wilkie is correct or incorrect. Your assignment should include the following elements: A claim, or main point, that takes a clear stand on the controversy Wilkie discusses in his article An introduction, a body, and a conclusion that organize your thoughts Comparisons of the media used in the three lesson readings to support your opinion