Thursday, April 14, 2016

Opinions Writing Preview Activity

1. Who wrote the story?
"Apple refuses to violate Privacy of users"
1. Who wrote the story? Doesn't say
2. What is their story about?
This story is about Apple not wanting to violate the shooter's privacy on his phone.
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 think "the risk isn't worth the potential consequences..."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes, the other side might think it is good to do this so they can see if someone has committed a crime or not.
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 were kind of wishy washy on their opinion, but it was more of what the pros and cons would be in the situation.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No, there were no quotes in the story
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
They wrote in third person point of view.

"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?
Students feeling violated by the drug dog
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"DAEP should be a punishment saved only for severe cases..."
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, they stuck to their opinion and backed it up with detail and example
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No

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

"Social media, back at it again"

1. Who wrote the story?
Alicia Molina
2. What is their story about?
The "Damn Daniel" trend.
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 thought the video was funny but after a while it started to get annoying."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes, other people think it is funny 
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 stuck with their original opinion.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
They wrote in First person point of view

"Beyonce causes controversy"

1. Who wrote the story?
Fuaad Ajaz
2. What is their story about?
Beyonce standing up for black lives and people getting upset about it
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"No one should be offended by a powerful woman using her position to defend and protect members of her race and culture."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Other people are getting mad at Beyonce for doing this
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?
Yes
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
Third person point of view.

"Is the AP world history test worth it?

1. Who wrote the story?
Mia Barbosa
2. What is their story about?
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 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, many students jumped on the opportunity  ti take the test
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 stuck to their original opinion
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
Third and first person point of view

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