Read these articles.

First, read this NY Post account of the Jets loss to the Patriots:

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/jets_crash_burn_in_afc_east_showdown_AGb6Ypv8fIGy4czIWOaPIM


Then, read this article written by Mike Lupica, a well-known New York Sports columnist.

After we read it, I want to talk about paragraphing, the "cut-off test," opinionated language, and style.

The article:

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/2010/12/07/2010-12-07_jets_outfoxed__outclassed.html