Story One
1. Who wrote the story?
Eliana Lynch
2. What is their story about?
The Apple VS. FBI court case
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
They think the FBI is wrong. "We believe that the FBI is asking Apple for too much at the risk of all other iPhone owners."
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. They were clear about their opinion throughout the story.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
3rd
Story Two
1. Who wrote the story?
Granger Coats
2. What is their story about?
Drug dogs violating student rights
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
They believe the school is violating the fourth amendment. "Utterly disregarding the fourth amendment.
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.
Yes, they said "DAEP should be a punishment saved only for severe cases".
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st
Story Three
1. Who wrote the story?
Alicia Molina
2. What is their story about?
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.
They thought it was funny but later annoying. "I thought that the video was funny but after a while it was starting to get annoying".
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. They didn't give too much of an opinion.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st
Story Four
1. Who wrote the story?
Fuaad Ajaz
2. What is their story about?
Beyonce causing controversy
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
They believe Beyonce it advocating for racial equality. "But apparently people think that celebrating an organization that among other things fought or equal rights, provided breakfast for little kids, and protected their communities is wrong."
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. They supported their opinion through the whole story.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
3rd
Story Five
1. Who wrote the story?
Mia Barbosa
2. What is their story about?
The AP World History Test.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
They believe students should pay the $93 fee to save lots of money in college. "Considering all the time, money, and stress a student can save themselves by attempting to take the test for only $93 I believe is a good idea to try."
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.They supported their opinion throughout the whole story.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st
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.
Hard news stories are third person, unbiased, and have quotes. Opinionated stories are usually first person, biased, and don't have quotes.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
These stories do not have many pictures because some of the topics are controversial.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
Panama Papers, Presidential Election, and current terrorist attacks or events.
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