Opinions Writing Preview Activity
Story #1: Powerful Movement Takes Over Pop Culture
1. Editorial Staff
2. Their story is about the #MeToo movement
3. Their direct opinion is that they think this a meaningful and powerful sentence "This simple sentence has managed to earn a powerful meaning through the strenuous efforts of many women over the past few months."
4. They mostly focused on the women's perspective and experience; didn't mention men
5. Their opinion was very firm and it did not change, under any circumstances. They were very clear on what they thought, and nothing could change how they view this topic.
6. No, there were no quotes shown in this story
7. This story was told in 1st person.
A. -A hard news story is made up facts and statements
-Opinion pieces are made up of what the writer thinks of the topic
-Hard news story are informational stories and opinion pieces aren't
B. Pictures represent stories, and since this an opinion story, there shouldn't be many photos
C. Three topics that would be good to write an opinion piece over are school shootings, phone use at school, and homework
Story #2: Apple reaches new low with batteries
1. Ian Miller, Commentary Editor
2. His story is about Apple slowing down phones to save battery life
3. His direct opinion on this topic is that he thinks that Apple's goal isn't to save battery life, but rather to promote the newer iPhones.
4. Yes, he addresses the side of the customers
5. It's a bit wishy washy, because he changes his view under a circumstance. For example, it says, "Apple should have at least let its customers know about this issue to prevent this controversy surrounding these software updates.
6. Yes, there were quotes in this story
7. This story is told in 1st person
Story #3: Russia banned from Winter Olympics
1. Sumin Kim, Staff Editor
2. His story is about Russia being banned from the Winter Olympics, because of the drug scandal in 2012, 2014, and 2016
3. His direct opinion is that the IOC finally made the right decision after letting Russia get away with cheating for a long time
4. He did mention the side of the Russian President
5. No, he stuck to his opinion when he gave it
6. Russian president Vladimir Putin described the Russian Athletes' deeds as "absolutely staged and politically motivated."
7. This story is told in 1st person and 2nd person
Story #4: Hollywood speaks out over workplace sexual abuse
1. Kiran Patel, Commentary Editor
2. Her story is about a movement called "Time's up," which is very similar to #MeToo. This movement allow people to share their sexual harassment or abuse stories
3. She mentions that she thinks that movements like these are essential in the world and are needed until the issue of sexual harassment and misconduct is solved.
4. She mentions the side of men, women, and child stars
5. Through the whole story, she sticks to her opinion. "They empower women and men and create a platform where people can share their stories prove the perpetrators that victims cannot and will not be silenced."
6. No, their are now quotes in this story
7. This story is told in 1st and 2nd person, depending on what you are reading
1. Editorial Staff
2. Their story is about the #MeToo movement
3. Their direct opinion is that they think this a meaningful and powerful sentence "This simple sentence has managed to earn a powerful meaning through the strenuous efforts of many women over the past few months."
4. They mostly focused on the women's perspective and experience; didn't mention men
5. Their opinion was very firm and it did not change, under any circumstances. They were very clear on what they thought, and nothing could change how they view this topic.
6. No, there were no quotes shown in this story
7. This story was told in 1st person.
A. -A hard news story is made up facts and statements
-Opinion pieces are made up of what the writer thinks of the topic
-Hard news story are informational stories and opinion pieces aren't
B. Pictures represent stories, and since this an opinion story, there shouldn't be many photos
C. Three topics that would be good to write an opinion piece over are school shootings, phone use at school, and homework
Story #2: Apple reaches new low with batteries
1. Ian Miller, Commentary Editor
2. His story is about Apple slowing down phones to save battery life
3. His direct opinion on this topic is that he thinks that Apple's goal isn't to save battery life, but rather to promote the newer iPhones.
4. Yes, he addresses the side of the customers
5. It's a bit wishy washy, because he changes his view under a circumstance. For example, it says, "Apple should have at least let its customers know about this issue to prevent this controversy surrounding these software updates.
6. Yes, there were quotes in this story
7. This story is told in 1st person
Story #3: Russia banned from Winter Olympics
1. Sumin Kim, Staff Editor
2. His story is about Russia being banned from the Winter Olympics, because of the drug scandal in 2012, 2014, and 2016
3. His direct opinion is that the IOC finally made the right decision after letting Russia get away with cheating for a long time
4. He did mention the side of the Russian President
5. No, he stuck to his opinion when he gave it
6. Russian president Vladimir Putin described the Russian Athletes' deeds as "absolutely staged and politically motivated."
7. This story is told in 1st person and 2nd person
Story #4: Hollywood speaks out over workplace sexual abuse
1. Kiran Patel, Commentary Editor
2. Her story is about a movement called "Time's up," which is very similar to #MeToo. This movement allow people to share their sexual harassment or abuse stories
3. She mentions that she thinks that movements like these are essential in the world and are needed until the issue of sexual harassment and misconduct is solved.
4. She mentions the side of men, women, and child stars
5. Through the whole story, she sticks to her opinion. "They empower women and men and create a platform where people can share their stories prove the perpetrators that victims cannot and will not be silenced."
6. No, their are now quotes in this story
7. This story is told in 1st and 2nd person, depending on what you are reading
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