Opinions

Politics should not a play a role tragedy:
1. Who wrote the story?
N/A
2. What is their story about?
Hurricane Harvey and it the persons belief that it shouldn't play a role in politics.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"Unfortunately, in our country now, a person's polictial standpoint is an indicator of their personality. So when the media began to cover Harvey and its after math, political opinions and harsh statements about the fate of pecans started creeping into view."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No the story wasn't with two opposing forces.
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 used good evidence to support their opinion claim.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
3rd person point of view.



 Schools bulldog logo creates lawsuit controversy
1. Who wrote the story?
Gracie Angeli
2. What is their story about?
The lawsuit filled on Bowie for the logo.
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 B is unique and sets Bowie apart from other schools"
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No they only stated the opinions of one 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 used good evidence to talk about the controversy of the logo.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
3rd person point of view.

AISD's "Blend" is a mix of uncertainty
1. Who wrote the story?
Jake Brien
2. What is their story about?
The controversy regarding blend.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"While it may sound awesome, i can't say for certain that i'm excited for something that's been explained to me in 22 minutes."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No, but they did use lots of claim about the cons of this topic.
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 all evidence was supported.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes there are quotes in the story.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?'
1st point of view.



Privileged athletes claim lockers
1. Who wrote the story?
Austyn Keelty
2. What is their story about?
The athletes who are "privileged" to get their own lockers.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"Having a personal locker along with an open space is crucial to helping athletes rushing to get ready for practice"
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No they used evidence from one side only.
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 all evidence was supported well.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No quotes.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
3rd person point of view.

Chat with Nat
1. Who wrote the story?
Natalie Aman
2. What is their story about?
Friendship on snapchat.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"Every aspect of our lives are controlled by social media"
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No they stated using opinions from one side, this story didn't need two opposing forces.
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 all evidence is supported.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st person (uses we)



A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.
1. Opinions are not just factual and you can convey your own message
2. There are less quotes in opinion writing
3. More open and consist of more emotion than hard news story.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
There aren't many photos because you can't really express opinions in pictures.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
1. Dog person or not?
2.The football players on their knees.
3.Little help from political leaders at Puerto Rico.

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