Opinions Writing Preview

Story #1-Good riddance to all the trends and topics of 2017

1. Who wrote the story?
Katie Holme

2. What is their story about?
The story is about all of the things that happened over 2017, good and bad. The story talks about politics, climate change, the internet, and music.

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"Let's start with something that needs to be wiped from this earth forever: Donald Trump's twitter account."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
She didn't address what the other side might think about Trump's twitter account.

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.
They weren't wishy washy with their opinion. She straight up said that she didn't think Trump's account on twitter  should be here.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There aren't any quotes in the story.

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


Story #2- Apple reaches new low with batteries

1. Who wrote the story?
Ian Miller

2. What is their story about?
The story was about how Apple claims to have updates in their phones to protect the battery but most people think that they are actually trying to promote the new iPhones so that more people will buy them.

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"Perhaps the biggest reason I think Apple is lying to its customers, however, is the fact that Apple hid these phone-slowing updates from its users."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
The writer talked about what Apple had to say about these updates but he never said they were right.

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.
They weren't wishy-washy with their opinion, he was really confident with his opinion on the matter.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There aren't any quotes in the story.

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


Story #3-Chat with Nat

1. Who wrote the story?
Natalie Aman 

2. What is their story about?
The story is about the new year and setting goals. The writer explains that you don't have to wait until a new year to start setting goals. She talks about her experiences and how she tries to keep a positive attitude.

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 it's important to go into every situation with an open mind and a go-getter mentality."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
She sort of addresses the other side of the topic at the beginning of her essay, but doesn't mention it again.

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.
She isn't wishy-washy with her opinion. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There aren't any quotes in the story.

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


Story #4- Russia banned from the Winter Olympics 

1. Who wrote the story?
Sumin Kim

2. What is their story about?
Their story is about how Russia was banned from the Winter Olympics because they used drugs they weren't allowed to use before the last Olympics we had.

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 Russian government has disgraced their people because, from this point onwards, people will associate Russians with doping."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
They didn't address what the other side might think about this topic.

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.
They were not wish-washy about their opinion because they only talked about the negatives of Russia and not the positives.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There are no quotes in the story.

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
They wrote in 1st person point of view.
Finally, answer the following questions, you only have to answer these questions ONE time, not for each story.:

A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.
One difference between a hard news story and an opinion piece is that the hard news story is based solely on facts while an opinion piece is based on opinions. Another difference is that a hard news story has quotes while an opinion piece usually doesn't. A fine difference is that a hard news story shows both sides while an pinion piece only talks about one side.

B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
I think there aren't many photos because it is displaying opinions and don't need pictures to show an opinion.

C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
I think I would be good at writing  persuasive, critique, or opinion.


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