1. Who wrote the story?
Editorial
2. What is their story about?
When Trump got elected president he enforced immigration laws. However, many have their own opinions of the immigration policies.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote is directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Many dislike the immigration policies and have protested for their rights. "Luckily, there's also been protests and outcries to protect these innocent undocumented immigrants.
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic.
They did not really elaborate about the other side's opinions.
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.
Their opinion was very clear and addressed. "We should be doing everything we can to reach out to the world's immigrants in an effort to continue to be the world leader that we have been for so many years."
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No, there aren't any quotes.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)?
This was written in 3rd person.
Betsy DeVos unfit to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education
1. Who wrote the story?
Reagan Wallace was the staff writer.
2. What is their story about?
This story is about The U.S. secretary of education being unfit to lead.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote is directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Their direct opinion of the topic is that she does not have the experience to lead as the secretary of education, "...as an unfit education leader."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic.
No, it did not elaborate the other side of the argument.
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.
She was very clear, "...most defining negative factor is her failure to separate church from state."
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There aren't any quotes.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)?
It was written in 1st person point of view.
Our great tree is worth saving
1. Who wrote the story?
Ian Miller was the commentary editor.
2. What is their story about?
The story included reasons for saving the Bowie tree.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote is directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Yes, their opinion was direct. "This tree has been a part of Bowie since the first years..."
He did not mention the other side of the 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.
No, he was not wishy-washy. "This tree really is worth saying, even if it will cost our school some money."
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There are no quotes included in the story.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)?
He wrote it in 1st person point of view.
Going above the norm for college
1. Who wrote the story?
Jake Brien was the staff writer.
2. What is their story about?
The story was about how hard it is to get accepted into a college and how expensive it can be.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote is directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
In order for one to be accepted into a college, one must go above and beyond and do their best work, "It seems that getting into college is not only a hefty price to pay..."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic.
He did not mention the other side of the 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.
His opinion was very clear, "...it's about self-perseverance and a determination to succeed beyond the norm."
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No quotes were included.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)?
He wrote in 1st person point of view.
Importance of physics class
1. Who wrote the story?
Abby Ong wrote the story.
2. What is their story about?
The story was about why one should take physics even though it is not required.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote is directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Their opinion was that one should take physics because it looks good when one applies for a college, "I believe all student should take it regardless of endorsement of future career choice."
Their opinion was that one should take physics because it looks good when one applies for a college, "I believe all student should take it regardless of endorsement of future career choice."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic.
Yes, she did address the other side when she mentioned, "If there's another science class that interests yo a lot more, then I'd encourage you to take that class..."
Yes, she did address the other side when she mentioned, "If there's another science class that interests yo a lot more, then I'd encourage you to take that class..."
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.
Her opinion was stated clearly. "Most colleges prefer applicants who have taken it..."
Her opinion was stated clearly. "Most colleges prefer applicants who have taken it..."
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There are no quotes.
There are no quotes.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)?
This was told in 1st person point of view.
A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.
- An opinions piece is meant to show an idea/thought process of the writer.
- A hard news piece provides the facts and statistics and is not meant to persuade the reader towards something
- An opinions piece is one-sided
- An opinions piece does not include any quotes
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C. What are tree topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
- politics
- tests/exams/finals
- individual rights
- sports/electives
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