Immigration laws getting out of hand
1. Who wrote the story?
It says it's an editorial piece, so an editor of the newspaper.
2. What is their story about?
Immigration laws in the United States.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Their opinion is that the immigration laws aren't fair and are disrespectful, "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 didn't really address the other side of the topic, all they said was that the other side was hateful and verbally abusive.
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 weren't wishy-washy with their opinion, "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?
There are no quotes in this story.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
They wrote in 1st person point of view.
Betsy DeVos unfit to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education
1. Who wrote the story?
Reagan Wallace wrote the story.
2. What is their story about?
The story is about Betsy DeVos being unfit to be the U.S. Secretary of Education.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Their opinion is that Betsy DeVos shouldn't be serving as U.S. Secretary of Education, "DeVos has displayed beneficial visions for lower-income students and families, but is simply unqualified for a role in the U.S. Education Department.
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
She didn't address the other side of the topic, all she said was what DeVos will need to do to be successful.
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 wasn't wishy-washy in her opinion, "Perhaps her most defining negative factor is her failure to separate church from state"
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There are no quotes in the story.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
She wrote in 1st person point of view.
Our great tree is worth saving
1. Who wrote the story?
Ian Miller wrote the story.
2. What is their story about?
The story is about saving the dying tree in Bowie's courtyard.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
His opinion is that the tree is worth saving, no matter the cost, "In my opinion, it's absolutely worth the price to save it".
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
He didn't address 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.
He wasn't wishy-washy with his opinion, "This tree really is worth saving, even if it will cost our school some money".
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There are no quotes in this story.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
He wrote in 1st person point of view.
Going above the norm for college
1. Who wrote the story?
Jake Brien wrote the story.
2. What is their story about?
The story is about going above average to get into college, and how hard it is to get into 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.
His opinion is that college is hard to get into, is very expensive, and takes extra work to get into, "It seems that getting into college is not only a hefty price to pay, but also requires the utmost diligence and perseverance from high school students".
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
He didn't address 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.
He wasn't wishy-washy about his opinion, "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".
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There are not quotes in the story.
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 this story.
2. What is their story about?
The story is about how students should still take physics, even though it's not required.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Her opinion is that physics should still be taken even though it's not required, "I believe all students should take it regardless of endorsement of future career choice".
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
She did address the other side of the topic by saying at the very end that, "If there's another science class that interests you 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.
Besides what I mentioned above, she wasn't wishy-washy about her opinion, "Most colleges prefer applicants who have taken it, so taking it helps a student be more competitive. Even if you're not planning on majoring in a STEM field or other competitive fields, physics is still applicable to everyday life".
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There are no quotes, but she does use a definition from Merriam-Webster.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
She wrote in 1st person point of view.
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.
As opposed to a hard news story,
- An opinions piece is one-sided and doesn't present another view
- An opinions piece doesn't have any quotes
- An opinions piece is written only to convince you of that opinion
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
I think that there aren't many photos on this page because there's no action to take pictures of, the point is to convince you of someone's point of view.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
- Is there too much homework
- Is there too much preparation for standardized tests
- Should men and women have equal rights
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