Story No. 1
1. Who wrote the story?
Editorial, Author not stated.
2. What is their story about?
The story was about how the change in political leaders has caused immigration laws to become overwhelming and an excuse for bigotry.
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 United States is the "melting pot" of the world. We should be doing everything that we can to reach out to the world's immigrants in an effort to continue to the the world leader that we have been for so many years"
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
They mentioned it, but then quickly shut down the concept of them being correct like a persuasive essay.
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.
I think they they were very clear on their motivations and their ideas. There was not a time where they considered the other side of the topic to be correct.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There were some indirect quotes, but not stated as an actual quote.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
They wrote the news story in first person point of view.
Story No. 2
1. Who wrote the story?
Ian Miller.
2. What is their story about?
The story was about the importance of saving the Bowie Campus Tree.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"This tree really is worth saving, even if it will cost our school some money. It holds the memories of many past-graduates, and so many people are working hard to make sure this tree gets well again. It's everyone's best benefits is our tree is saved."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes he did, but he then quickly stated the benefits of saving the tree.
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, his opinion was always clear and very easily understood.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No, there are no quotes in the story.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
He wrote in first person point of view.
Story No. 3
1. Who wrote the story?
Reagan Wallace.
2. What is their story about?
Her reasons on why she thinks that Betsy DeVos is unfit to serve as a conservative in politics.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"As a conservative woman in politics, DeVos will need to assert her views in order to be heard. She will need to take a stance on important issues in order to be heard. she will need to take a stance on important issues in order to be taken seriously by those that oppose her. She is an influential woman, but she has to be given an opportunity to leas a sector of politics she is unqualified to lead."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes, but she quickly provided a counter argument successfully.
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, her opinion was clearly stated and backed up by important facts and information.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No, but there are indirect quotes.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
She wrote in first person point of view.
Story No. 4
1. Who wrote the story?
Jake Brian.
2. What is their story about?
The importance of having physics as a credit shown on college applications.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"It's not about starting to study the night before a test; it's about self-perseverance and a determination to succeed beyond the norm."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No he did not.
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.
I personally think they were very direct with their opinion and backed it up very well with accurate facts and information.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No quotes.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
He wrote in first or second person point of view.
Story No. 5
1. Who wrote the story?
Abby Ong.
2. What is their story about?
Her story was written about the importance of having physics for college
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"...but don't brush off physics just because you don't want to do the work. It may not be a required class anymore, but students should still consider it."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes she did, but quickly showed the positive side to taking physics.
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 the entire story she had a direct and clear opinion stated in all statements.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes, one quote.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
She wrote in first 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.
- hard news has quotes
- hard news has more facts
- hard news does not state any based opinions
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
Because photos are not needed in this type of journalism.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
- politics
- stories that cause emotion
- stories that are closely related to the area the audience is in.
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