Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Opinions writing Peer Review Activity

Immigration laws getting out of hand

1. Who wrote the story?

Editorial 

2. What is their story about?

Immigration laws put in place by Donald Trump. 

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 opinion is that "Much of President Trumps's rhetoric was based on demonizing minority 
groups and casting them as criminals, trespassers, and terrorists."

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

No, they just put they're 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.

They did not put anything in the article to imply that they're opinion wouldn't be valid. I think the article was very one-sided. 

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)?

Third Person 


Betsy DeVos unfit to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education 

1. Who wrote the story?

Regan Wallace 

2. What is their story about?

Betsy DeVos being appointed U.S. Secretary of Education by President Donald Trump. 

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 was given an opportunity to led a sector of politics she is unqualified to lead."

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

They did not address the other sides thoughts or opinions. 

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.

Just like the previous article, I believe this was a very one sided article

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

There is one quote. 

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

Third Person


Our great tree is worth saving 

1. Who wrote the story?

Ian Miller

2. What is their story about?

The tree in the courtyard of Bowie. 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really
 good job of paraphrasing.

"To see it go would be like seeing piece of Bowie leave itself."

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

Yes they did. 

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 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No there isn't any quotes. 

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

Third Person 


Going above the norm for college

1. Who wrote the story?

Jake Brien

2. What is their story about?

It is about going above and beyond to get into 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.

"Today many colleges have upped their game." 

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

There wasn't really two sides, it was just informing. 

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.

They didn't really have an opinion. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

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

Third Person


Importance of physics class

1. Who wrote the story?

Abby Ong

2. What is their story about?

Taking physics

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 regardless of their endorsement."

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 ever go back and say well 
maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

No

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

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

First 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.

1. A hard news story gives both sides of the story. 

2. Opinion pieces are shorter.

3. Opinion pieces can be based outside of school.

B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?

I think a lot of the stories are on based on our school  and we couldn't take the photos. 

C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?

1. The workload of students. 

2. Taking different classes. 

3. The AISD food truck


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