Opinions Writing Preview Activity

Story #1: Immigration Laws Getting Out of Hand
  1. Unknown
  2. ICE deporting people under the pretense of homeland security
  3. "We should be doing everything we can to reach out to the world's immigrants in an effort to continue to be the world leader that we have been for so many years."
  4. Yes
  5. No, they were very straightforward with their opinion throughout.
  6. No
  7. 3rd person
Story #2: Betsy DeVos Unfit to Serve as US Secretary of Education
  1. Reagan Wallace
  2. Betsy DeVos is a bad choice for US Secretary of Education
  3. "Her support could be deemed helpful, yet I don't believe she is prepared to lead a country's education system."
  4. Yes
  5. No, they maintained their opinion throughout the whole story.
  6. No
  7. 1st person
Story #3: Our Great Tree Is Worth Saving
  1. Ian Miller
  2. The tree in the courtyard is sick, but it's worth the money to save it
  3. "In my opinion, it's absolutely worth the price to save it."
  4. Yes
  5. No, they never doubted their opinion.
  6. No
  7. 1st person
Story #4: Going Above the Norm For College
  1. Jake Brien
  2. College is very hard to get into, but worth it.
  3. "Unfortunately, for such an important event, it's very hard to get in."
  4. Yes
  5. No, they never went back on their opinion.
  6. No
  7. 2nd person
Story #5: Importance of Physics Class
  1. Abby Ong
  2. Physics is no longer required, but students should take it.
  3. "I believe all students should take it (physics) regardless of endorsement or future career choice."
  4. Yes
  5. No, they stuck with their opinion throughout the whole story.
  6. No
  7. 1st person
A: I think that the major differences between a hard news story and an opinion piece is the writer's purpose (inform vs persuade), the author's sources (quotes vs no quotes), and the point of view the story is written in (3rd vs 1st and 2nd person).

B: I think that there aren't many photos on this page because they aren't addressing an event, but more addressing an issue. When they are only talking about a topic, graphics are better visuals than photos.

C: I think it would be good to write an opinions piece on dress code, AP classes, and school-based stress.





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