1. Who wrote the story?
Reagan Wallace
2. What is their story about?
Betsy DeVos, our new 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 an influential woman, but she was given an opportunity to lead a sector of politics she is unqualified to lead.
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Wallace used opinions from different sides of the story and strongly stated her opinion while still giving readers an opportunity to form their own opinion.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they ever go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
Wallace strongly stated her opinion and was extremely well informed about her information with solid sources and evidence/.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes, but not many.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st person point of view.
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 news story contains well known facts, information body paragraphs, and evidence of research and sourcing, while an opinion piece is the author stating their point of view and their own opinion.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
There aren't many photos on this page because the article focuses on the opinions of the author with evidence and sources to back it up.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
An opinion piece works well for politics, which is used here, social media and popular trends, and personal experiences of different school activities or events.
1. Who wrote the story?
Jake Brien
2. What is their story about?
College preparation, statistics, and all things college.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"Whether it's becoming a doctor and going to medical school, or becoming a circus performer and attending the Circus Conservatory of America in circus arts, college is essential."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Brien didn't necessarily talk about the benefits of not going to college, but rather included different college options such as community college.
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.
Brien remained very firm on his opinion of the importance of college throughout the article.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
None.
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.
A hard news story contains well known facts, information body paragraphs, and evidence of research and sourcing, while an opinion piece is the author stating their point of view and their own opinion.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
There aren't many photos on this page because the article focuses on the opinions of the author with evidence and sources to back it up.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
An opinion piece works well for politics, social media and popular trends, and personal experiences of different school activities or events.
1. Who wrote the story?
Abby Ong
2. What is their story about?
The importance of students taking Physics in highs chool.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"It (Physics) may not be a required class anymore, but students should still consider it.
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Ong did a great job of considering different options students have when it comes to their advanced science credit.
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.
Ong seemed slightly more wishy washy or not as firm on her opinion as other previous authors, so if certain new sciences were introduced or new research was revealed, it would change her opinion.
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.
A hard news story contains well known facts, information body paragraphs, and evidence of research and sourcing, while an opinion piece is the author stating their point of view and their own opinion.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
There aren't many photos on this page because the article focuses on the opinions of the author with evidence and sources to back it up.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
An opinion piece works well for politics, social media and popular trends, and personal experiences of different school activities or events.
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