Opinions Writing Preview

Immigration Laws Getting Out of Hand

1. Who wrote the story?

    Editorial.

2. What is their story about?

    Immigration laws.

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 are mad. Trump views them as "bad hombres."

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

    They only had their side of things.

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 pretty wishy washy. Picking one side isn't fair. They had a very liberal view on things.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

    Yes

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

   Third.

Betsy De Vos unfit to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education

1. Who wrote the story?

    Reagan Wallace.

2. What is their story about?

     Trump hiring someone to be the education secretary who isn't qualified.

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

    That Betsy is not suited for this job. "unfit education leader"

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

    No. They again, only showed their side.

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 direct with the opinion. The clearly stated that she is unfit.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

    Yes.

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

    Third.

Our Great Tree is Worth Saving

1. Who wrote the story?

    Ian Miller.

2. What is their story about?

    The second best tree in Austin at 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.

    Yes, their opinion is direct. "This tree has been part of Bowie since the first years..."

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

    No, they didn't address the other side. They are writing an opinion piece and it's only their 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.

    No, their opinion was clear.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

    No.

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

    First.

Going Above the Norm for College

1. Who wrote the story?

    Jake Brien.

2. What is their story about?

    They talked about getting 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.

    Yes, it was direct. "College is the defining moment in our lives."

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

    They showed only their 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 stated their opinion and stuck with it.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

    No.

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

     First.

Importance of Physics Class

1. Who wrote the story?

    Abby Ong.

2. What is their story about?

    Why physics is important to take.

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

     "...physics should definitely be taken."

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

    Yes, they addressed the other side.

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.

   Yes, they showed both sides of the story without any contrasts to the opposite side.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

    No.

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

    First.