2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece? It doesn't matter how many facts I give, facts won't win "Article of the Year" it's knowing how to write an opinion that isn't far stretched.
3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section
- Be specific
- Consistently think of what audience I want to gain attention from
- Lastly make sure to stay on topic and not branch from one opinion onto another subject
French Students Explore Texas d they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1. Who wrote the story?
The Battery
2. What is their story about?
This story is about a group of French student exploring around Abilene HS + interaction with American students
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 French students feel like outsiders in Texas, who can blame them though, on the bright side though they do adjust pretty fast. "Embarrass yourself a little bit if you want to be able to communicate with someone and there's a language barrier," junior Rylan Shewmaker said.
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yeah the French students felt being in a new place.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion:? By this I mean did they ever go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
No the writer based their opinion on the quotes of the French students.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)?
3rd Person
Prom Expenses Are Too Much For Students
1. Who wrote the story?
Madison Terrier, Staff Reporter
2. What is their story about?
The story is about the price of Senior Prom tickets being extremely expensive and some students not being able to attend their last dance ever in school.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. "Paying $80-100 for a ticket, you should be getting more than just your entrance and a prom t-shirt"
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No
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.
The opinion wasn't wishy washy, it was clear and to the point. Prom tickets are too expensive and students should be able to get a lower price on tickets, it's the last year they could attend a school dance and spend time with friends.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)?
They were in 3rd Person POV
The Edge
1. Who wrote the story?
Yates Floyd
2. What is their story about?
The responsibility that comes along with having an older sister.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing. Believes to know something about teenage responsibility from his life at home. "Sometimes I hear adults say that teenagers know nothing about responsibility. But I argue argue that every little brother on the planet understands the responsibility that comes form having a big sister."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No
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.
Nah it was straightforward and his opinion was clear on what he thought about teenage responsibility.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)?
1st
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