Immigration laws getting out of hand
1. Who wrote the story?
1. Who wrote the story?
Editorial
2. What is their story about?
About how immigration laws are going way to far.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. Trumps support toward immigration is making immigrants feel unwelcomed and scared considering what the United States is.
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No.
No.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
They never switched sides they kept going with the fact that immigrants are being treated unfairly.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
Third person.
Betsy DeVos unfit to serve as U.s Secretary of Education
1. Who wrote the story?
Reagan Wallace
2. What is their story about?
U.s secretary and how she is running the education system.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. "She is an influential woman, but she was given an opportunity to lead a sector of politics she is unqualified to lead".
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
No just stated clearly she was not fit for the job.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
Third person.
Our Great Tree is Worth Saving
1. Who wrote the story?
Ian Miller
2. What is their story about?
Trying to encourage students to try and help save the tree that was awarded "The second best tree in Austin" and also that it provides shade.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. The writer thinks its worth saving "To see it go would be like seeing a peace of Bowie itself leave".
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
He only said that it will cost a lot to try and make it go back to being healthy.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
Nope just stated reasons why students should care.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
First person.
Going Above the Norm for College
1. Who wrote the story?
Jake Brien
2. What is their story about?
Giving the reader a view of what to expect to get into the college they want.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. "If you're not in the top ten percent, well you'll have to make a 1360 on the SAT, along with extracurricular like art to set yourself apart from the other fish in the sea looking to get accepted".
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Importance of physics class
1. Who wrote the story?
Abby Ong
2. What is their story about?
Its about the writer wanting students to take physics.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. " Most colleges prefer applicants who have taken it, so taking it helps a student be more competitive".
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes even thought students might not be interested they should still consider.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
No its the same.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes.(dictionary)
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
Second person.
Finally, answer the following questions:
A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.
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Facts are stated.
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Editorials are the writers opinion or interpretation.
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Hard news has who, what, when, why, how.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
It's based on the writers opinion and they just want to be heard.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
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Trump
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Women's March
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Gay Marriage
1. Who wrote the story?
Our Great Tree is Worth Saving
1. Who wrote the story?
1. Who wrote the story?
Ian Miller
2. What is their story about?
Trying to encourage students to try and help save the tree that was awarded "The second best tree in Austin" and also that it provides shade.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. The writer thinks its worth saving "To see it go would be like seeing a peace of Bowie itself leave".
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
He only said that it will cost a lot to try and make it go back to being healthy.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
Nope just stated reasons why students should care.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
First person.
Going Above the Norm for College
1. Who wrote the story?
First person.
Going Above the Norm for College
1. Who wrote the story?
Jake Brien
2. What is their story about?
Giving the reader a view of what to expect to get into the college they want.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. "If you're not in the top ten percent, well you'll have to make a 1360 on the SAT, along with extracurricular like art to set yourself apart from the other fish in the sea looking to get accepted".
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
Third person.
Importance of physics class
1. Who wrote the story?
Abby Ong
2. What is their story about?
Its about the writer wanting students to take physics.
Its about the writer wanting students to take physics.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. " Most colleges prefer applicants who have taken it, so taking it helps a student be more competitive".
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes even thought students might not be interested they should still consider.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
No its the same.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes.(dictionary)
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
Second person.
Finally, answer the following questions:
A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.
- Facts are stated.
- Editorials are the writers opinion or interpretation.
- Hard news has who, what, when, why, how.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
It's based on the writers opinion and they just want to be heard.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
- Trump
- Women's March
- Gay Marriage
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