Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Peer reflection #1 - Opinions Piece

1. Who wrote the story?
Hera 

2. What is their story about?
Their story is about children having access to cell phones, the internet, and social media at increasingly earlier ages. 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Hera thinks that "younger children are gaining access to many things that they definitely definitely shouldn't be at their age." 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
She did mention that kids might need phones to be able to text parents and such, yes. 

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, she states her opinion very clearly and strongly. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No. 

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
First person. 
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1. Who wrote the story?
Kelsie

2. What is their story about?
Their story was about the Ebola hysteria that is taking the US by storm. 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Kelsie thinks that "it's idiotic that people are getting so freaked out about contracting Ebola because there have only been 3 cases in our country."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
She does briefly talk about how it's understandable to be afraid of getting Ebola, but the chances are very slim. 

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, she definitely takes a stand and is very clear with her opinion on the Ebola panic. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No. 

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

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