Dress code? What's dress code?
1. Who wrote the story?
There is no author name given.
2. What is their story about?
The story is about the current controversy over Bowie's dress code and whether it's worth it to show your disagreement with it by breaking it.
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 author thinks that "The dress code is frankly, stupid," but if we "want to get rid of the dress code," we have to "do it in a mature way."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes, they did mention the other side's opinion, describing how it's ridiculous that legs or shoulders are seen as "distracting."
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.
I found it a little difficult to determine which side they were on—they condemned dress code, calling it "stupid", but then went on to say that protesting it is immature.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
They wrote in 2nd person.
Counselors have electives saying "Et tu, Brute?"
1. Who wrote the story?
Managing Editor, Ashlee Thomason.
2. What is their story about?
The story is about the issues with the current system students have to go through to get their schedules changed and how it can be fixed.
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 author thinks that "the scheduling system [should] be updated to a more flexible system than can allow students to make quick, easy , accessible alterations to their schedules," and that it would also "make the counselor's lives much easier."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Not really, though since this is less of a debate and more of a proposal of an idea, it doesn't seem necessary.
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 proposed the idea of more efficient schedule changes very clearly.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
She wrote in 1st person.
The Summertime Blues
1. Who wrote the story?
Student Life Editor, Gabby Bourgeaucq
2. What is their story about?
The story is about summer homework and the unnecessary stress it creates.
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 author thinks that summer homework is "an insane thing to make students do" because "What's the point of having a summer break if we have to spend a lot of our time reading, writing, annotating, and studying?"
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes, she says that she understands why teachers think that summer homework is a good idea, and she even proposes a possible compromise—summer homework for extra credit.
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 stated her opinion very clearly while still recognizing the other side of the debate.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
She wrote in 1st person.
Racism here at home
1. Who wrote the story?
Online Editor, Justice Capello.
2. What is their story about?
The story is about how the protests in Ferguson are not an isolated event, and about how racism is still thriving in our society.
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 author believes that as the people of a republic we should be able to show our discomfort with a certain events, policies, or actions we deem unjust" and that "The truth is that racism still exists in our society today whether we like it or not, and it is our job as citizens of the United States of America to ensure that equality is spread and practiced worldwide."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes, he did mention the people who think that violence is never the answer in regards to the Ferguson protests, but he says that he believes in certain situations, it's justified.
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, he was very firm in his opinion, even though it is one that could be potentially controversial.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Yes, he quotes the Constitution at the beginning of the story.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
He wrote in 1st person.
School improvements lacking
1. Who wrote the story?
Staff Writer, Michelle McDonagh.
2. What is their story about?
The story is about the improvements that have been made to the school this year, and the ones that need to be made.
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 author's direct opinion on the topic is that "our school needs a lot of changes that have not bee completed to make this school look and feel good as good as I know it can be."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
She did mention that there have been some improvements made to the school this year, and the graphic included with the story addresses any concerns about funding for these types of projects.
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 stated her opinion clearly as well as proposing ideas as to how to fix the things the school is lacking with minimal cost, such as the idea about volunteers coming to paint the rails.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
She wrote in 1st person.
A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.
1. There are very few quotes.
2. Opinions pieces are just that, the author's opinion instead of the usual objective point of view of a hard news story.
3. They are usually written in 1st or 2nd person.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
Most photos that would add to an opinions piece are either graphics or comics, because actual photos usually are to document the news being reported on, not opinions.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
1. Marriage equality
2. Standardized testing
3. Required Science Fair projects
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