Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Opinions Writing Preview Activity


Apple Refuses To Violate Privacy Of Users
1. Who wrote the story?
2. What is their story about?
The story is about Apple refusing the violation of privacy of users by the FBI.
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 paper's opinion is, "we call for action and legislation to make sure they only with the approval from the courts and not just if they suspect something."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes the paper mentions the other side's opinion.
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?
No quotes in this story.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st person.

Drug Dog Investigations Have Students Feeling as Though Their Rights Are Being Violated At School
1. Who wrote the story?
2. What is their story about?
Drog dog investigations at school and how students feel about them.
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 feel " school safety is crucial," and therefore drug investigations at school are necessary. 
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
They mention that students feel as though their rights are being violated.
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 did not thing they were wishy-washy with their opinions.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes there are quotes.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st person.

Social Media, Back At It Again
1. Who wrote the story?
2. What is their story about?
Social media and current trends.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
My opinion of what this article is covering, "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?
Yes they mention the trend may be annoying and overplayed, but it s good that people use their fame for good like Daniel and Josh.
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.
This was not wishy- washy they showed both sides of the story.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes there are quotes.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st person.
Beyonce Causes Controversy
1. Who wrote the story?
2. What is their story about?
Beyonce's controversy and her dreams of equality.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Yes, the opinion was "justice is indivisible. You can't decide who gets civil rights and who doesn't." 
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
They don't really address the other side of this story.
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 feel like this story was a little wishy- washy because it is long and they went back and suggested the opinion.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
yes, there was quotes.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st person.
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.
A hard story tells the straight facts, No opinion. They are in third person and report basic knowledge. An opinions piece is in first person and tells the author's opinion and viewpoint of the story. 
A difference are the tone of the story.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
Because the story is the main part and a lot of photographs are not necessary for this article.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write
Current events, New technology, social media trends, etc.
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