SNO Online Papers

1. Who wrote the story?

Aiososa Omere.

2. What is their story about?

This story is about the holiday Valentine's day and what the day is all about and the controversy surrounding it, the importance of this day of love and/or the lack of it. The author tells her opinion of the holiday in this article. 

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 author feels that this holiday is annoying and , "shouldn't be celebrated at all." She thinks the day is unnecessary and, "Love is too rich of a feeling to be cheapened by lacy dollies and cheesy cards." Overall, the author suggests that Valentines day should not make single people feel bad about themselves and couples should not need cooperate America tell them when to profess their love for each other.

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

The author briefly mentions the other side of this topic, the positive side of the holiday. That Valentine's day is a nice holiday that brings couples together.

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 article was not wishy-washy. The author had a strong opinion about the topic, which she clearly showed.

The author only states her opinion.

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)?

The article was written with a 3rd person point of view. Though it felt like a first person article because of the author's obvious opinions in the text.

1. Who wrote the story?

Jake Manderson and Charlie Turner.

2. What is their story about?

Their story is about whether it is appropriate to call others retarded. 

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 pair agrees that using the word retarded is inappropriate and hurtful, "this word alienates people with learning disabilities as inferior as those without."

The author feels like schools should provide test-optional applications to accommodate for all types of students. 

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

They do mention the other side of the debate, that it's just a word and people should not take it seriously. They do counter this though.

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 article as far as I could see, is not wishy-washy. They clearly stated why their arguments are superior.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

Yes, there are lots of quotes from students and the peace club.

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

1. Who wrote the story?

Kevin Booza

2. What is their story about?

This story is about whether gun rights are more important than gun control and vice versa. 

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 author believes that gun control is more important than gun rights, "the bad in criminals will always outweigh the good in responsible gun owners." He feels that gun control outweighs the need for gun rights.

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

The author did address the other side of this topic, that people feel like it's there right to own firearms to feel safe.

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 don't think this article was wishy-washy. The author stated both sides of the argument but made it clear which side was superior.

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)?

Third person.