Wednesday, April 13, 2016

opinions writing preview activity

Apple refuses to violate the privacy of users

1. Who wrote the story?
Editorial.

2. What is their story about?
The FBI trying to persuade apple to create technology that has the capability of hacking into iPhones.

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 editors believe that it is a violation of privacy. They want the FBI to only use it when its necessary, and to set reasonable boundaries for what is and what isn't. 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes, they described how the other party felt.

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 very stable about their opinions. The editors were demanding and respectfully equal in their thinking.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No. 

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st.
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Drug dog investigations have students feeling as though their rights are being violated at school


1. Who wrote the story?
Granger Coats.

2. What is their story about?
The students' feeling of discomfort because of drug dogs. According to the article, students believe that the drug dogs, police, and bad punishment, is taking away bits of our constitutional 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 feel as though the punishment is too strong. Granger Coats thinks that the excessive punishment and searching is limiting student growth and education rate. 

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, Coats was very strong in his opinion on the matter. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No. 

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st. 
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Social media, back at it again

1. Who wrote the story?
Alicia Molina. 

2. What is their story about?
Damn Daniel.

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Alicia's opinion was that it was annoying, but it was good that they got famous and gave to charity. 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes, she mentioned what Daniel and Josh think about it. 

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, the opinion did have many different aspects, but all strong. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No. 

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st. 
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Beyonce causes controversy

1. Who wrote the story?
Fuaad Ajaz. 

2. What is their story about?
Beyonce, and how she wants to change the world. 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Fuaad says that he thinks it is wrong for others to be opposed to different races' self expression and celebration of themselves and life. 

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, Fuaad was very powerful with his opinion of sassy Bey. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes, from Beyonce songs. 

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st. 
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Is the AP world history test worth it?

1. Who wrote the story?
Mia Barbosa. 

2. What is their story about?
The pros and cons of 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.
"I think that the test is a great way for students to get ahead in the competitive race for college."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes, she expressed how many different students would feel about it. 

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. Mia very much likes the idea of the test. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No. 

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

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A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.
  • the hard news stories are have no opinions whatsoever 
  • the hard news stories follow the inverted pyramid more closely and diligently than the opinion pieces
  • the opinion pieces are written longer and more loosely, maybe for different kinds of enjoyment 
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
There aren't many photos because the words that they use to describe the situation paint the perfect picture. Its easy to relate to the opinions of fellow students about things that are going on in our own lives too.

C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
  • Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, and Donald Trump
  • the time changes and f.i.t. changes planned for next year at Bowie
  • the incentives 

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