1. Who wrote the story?
It is an Editorial and there is no writer listed.
2. What is their story about?
The story is about dress code and people's opinions of 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.
"To put it simply, dress code is not an issue in the face of things happening in the world that are bigger than us."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
I do not think they really addressed the other side's opinion on the 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.
They were not wishy-washy with their opinion. They stated the excuses the staff make about dress code and their scenarios of why certain clothes like wearing thin tank tops are banned.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There were no quotes in the story.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
They wrote in 2nd person point of view.
Story 2: "Counselors have electives saying 'Et tu, Brute?'"
1. Who wrote the story?
Ashlee Thomason was the Managing Editor.
2. What is their story about?
The story is about you having to pick between certain electives because of scheduling conflicts and the difficulty of changing their schedule.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
She does not like having to choose between electives. "I propose that the scheduling system be updated to a more flexible system that can allow students to make quick, easy, accessible alterations to their schedules."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
I didn't really see a side of how the other side would feel.
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 not wishy-washy with their opinion. They told facts of what happens when students try to get schedule changes and what has happened in the past.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There are no quotes in the story.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
They wrote in 1st person point of view.
Story 3: "The summertime blues"
1. Who wrote the story?
Gabby Bourgeacq the Sutdent Life Editor.
2. What is their story about?
Their story is about having to do summer work in summer.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Their opinion is that summer work should not be required. "I don't think it's fair for summer homework to be required."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
They did address the other side. "On the other hand I do understand why teachers think it's a good idea for us to do. It keeps us educated through the break and keeps us focused on school."
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 not wishy-washy with their opinion. They stated how it is unfair and why and the how making it optional would be better.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There are no quotes in the story.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
They wrote in 1st person point of view.
Story 4: "Racism here at home"
1. Who wrote the story?
Justice Capello the Online Editor wrote the story.
2. What is their story about?
Their story is about the shooting of Michael Brown and how racism is still a problem in the U.S. and racial profiling.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Their opinion is racism is still a problem and so is racial profiling. "Racial profiling is an act that exists in our communities today. I have experienced this in my own neighborhood hang ben stopped by a cop for simply walking my bike down the street. Racism is not impartial to Austin. It lives, and is thriving."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
They did not address what the other side might think.
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 not wishy-washy with their opinion. They stated facts and a story that supports of what he thinks about racism.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There is a quote in this story of the Bill of Rights.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
This was written mostly in 3rd person point of view.
Story 5: "School improvement lacking"
1. Who wrote the story?
Michelle McDonagh the Staff Writer.
2. What is their story about?
Their story is about how the school needs more improvement and completion.
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 think the school could use some more improvements. "I believe that our school needs a lot of changes that have not been completed to make this school look and feel good as I know it could be."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes they did address the topic of how the school does look better than it did.
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 not wishy-washy with their opinion because they were stating the facts of what could be improved around the school and what is lacking.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There are no quotes in the story.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
She writes in 3rd person for most of the article but switches to 1st person point of view for certain parts.
A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.
1. Hard news stories usually have a current event that causes the story to be written
2. Opinion stories don't really have quotes because they don't need them because it is their opinion not others.
3. On opinion stories they are bias to what they are writing and have the other side in it but it is not the whole story whereas on a hard news story they cannot be bias and have to have quotes evenly from both sides.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
I think there isn't many photos on opinions because it may not be a current event or story that recently happened or an accurate enough photo to represent the opinion story.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
1. Animals being kept in a zoo.
2. Juniors not being able to go off campus.
3. Is the death penalty effective.
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