The first step in analyzing an editorial is to

identify the claim the author is making.

find reasons that support the author's claim.

locate facts that confirm the author's argument.

decide if the author uses evidence that is logical.

Identify claim author is making

Identify the claim the author is making

Explanation:

You're unable to find reasons if you don't identify the claim

You won't be able to locate facts if you don't have the claim

You won't be able to tell what the author's evidence is if you don't know the claim