Thursday, April 20, 2017

opinion writing preview



our great tree is worth saving
1. Who wrote the story?
ian miller
2. What is their story about?
why the tree in tree in the court yard in special 
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"in my opinion it is absolutely worth the price to save 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, hes expressed many reasons why we should save the tree
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
no
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st

going above the norm for college
1. Who wrote the story?
Jake Brein
2. What is their story about?
we as students should go above and beyond to impress colleges because admission is getting very competitive 
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"its about self perseverance and determination to succeed beyond the norm"
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, he never full addressed his point and used random facts that were irrelevant
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
no
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
3rd

Importance of Physics 
1. Who wrote the story?
Amy ong
2. What is their story about?
why taking physics is important
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 believe all students should take it"
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, she shared how important physics and why it is
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
no
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st

immigration laws getting out of hand
1. Who wrote the story?
not stated
2. What is their story about?
since trumps inauguration ICE has been out of control with deporting immigrants 
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
ICE has been way to harsh especially in Texas because of our proximity to Mexico, trump is to blame.
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, there were many facts about how this is trumps fault, and how the US government was wrong to support her opinion 
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
no
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
3rd

Betsy Devos unfit to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education
1. Who wrote the story?
reagan wallace
2. What is their story about?
how betsy devos is extremely unqualified to have the role of 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.
"she is unqualified to lead"
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, she was very straight forward on Betsy's actions
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
no
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
3rd

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