Monday, May 2, 2016

Opinion Writing Preview Activity

1. Who wrote the story? Granger Coats

2. What is their story about? Drug dog searches make students feel violated

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. There topic is rights we have as an american, "The American flag stands gallantly above the reverted noble school."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic? Yes

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, I felt like they did a good job.

6. Are there any quotes in the story? No

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)? 3rd

1. Who wrote the story? Alicia Molina

2. What is their story about? How things can spread on social media

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. No it was a general and is how many people think about it.

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 it was very eel stated 

6. Are there any quotes in the story? Yes

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)? 3rd

1. Who wrote the story? Fuaad Ajaz

2. What is their story about? How music can send a huge message around the world and expressing what you think. 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. "some people were offended by the halftime performance"

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic? some people may be angry.

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? yes

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)? 3rd

1. Who wrote the story? Mia Barbosa

2. What is their story about? Will the ap history test help you get into a good collage              

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. " I think its a good way for kids to get ahead in collage."

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 it was very clear to me.

6. Are there any quotes in the story? No

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)? 3rd

1. Who wrote the story? Eliana Lynch

2. What is their story about? Apple not letting the fbi get int there phones and evading users privacy

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. "Apple will give their codes to the FBI when ever they would like."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic? Yes

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 it was a very good strait forward topic.

6. Are there any quotes in the story? Yes

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)? 3rd

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. The harder it is the longer it takes to write, 

B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page? because its about weed and I don't think you can draw or put pictures of it on a school newspaper.

C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on? 
Bmx, Motocross, Mountain Biking 

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