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1. Who wrote the story?

2. What is their story about?

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their 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.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

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

Finally, answer the following questions:

A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.

B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?

C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?

C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?

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"Our great tee is worth saving"

1. Ian Miller

2. The tree in the courtyard

3. "In my opinion, its absolutely worth the price to save it," Miller said.

4. Jacob Wallace funded a lot of money

5. no he clearly told his opinion in the article after explaining what it is about and again at the end of the article. 

6. none

7. 1st

"Going above the norm for college" 

1. Jake Brien 

2. College

3. "Yes, preparing for college, finding the right scholarships, and achieving prestigious grades isn't an easy thing to do," Brien said. 

4. no

5. he had a split opinion 

6. none 

7. 3rd

"Importance of physics class"

1. Abby Ong 

2. the importance of taking physics in high school

3. "i believe all students should take it regardless of endorsement or future career choice," Og said. 

4. yes, she said most students wonder if they even should take physics and if it helps in their future

5. No Ong clearly said she has the option that physics is important and that students should take it

6. yes7. 1st

A6
"Immigration was getting out off hand"
1. none
2. Immigration hand getting out off had 

3. "Deportation can be very unfair for some because they may have been doing everything in their power to gain citizenship." 
4. none
5. They were clear in their Opinion and kept sating the same things in the article 
6. none 
7. 1st

"Best Devos"
1. Reagan Wallace 
2.  Trump appointed a new person for the education person in the U.S and she doesn't have a lot of fans 
3. " I don't believe she is prepared to lead a countries education system."
4. none 
5. She didn't make the reasons why she doesn't like her not clear
6. none 
7. 1st 

A.  A hard story is more neutral in their opinion and its to inform people about a topic, while an opinion is something to

 basically get you on the side of the writer .

B.  Because not many pictures would fit the topic

C.  politics, economy, personal things you believe deeply in