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Apple refuses to violate privacy of users 

1. Who wrote the story?

Kamryn Bryce

Lauren Blevins 

2. What is their story about?

How the FBI wants Apple to create a program that will be able to encrypt Apple user's phones so they can hack into the San Bernardino attackers.

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"But is it reasonable to put everyone else at risk to find out what is on one person's phone? Here, the risk isn't worth the potential consequences, which would be much worse for the country and all iPhone users."

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

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.
There was a little bit of that because they stated that it is essential to find out information about the ISIS attacks, but then said, "is it resobale to put everyone at risk?:

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No

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

Drug dog investigations have students feeling as though their rights are being violated at school

1. Who wrote the story?

Granger Coats 

2. What is their story about?

How the use of drug dogs and the school's "right" to search students is against what we as americans beleive in and the punishments given to students for drug related purposes are negatively affected their learning and not improving the student. 

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

"That's why I believe yhe DAEP should be a punishment saved only for severe causes such as students considered a threat to the school, the well being of students, or themselves."

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.

No they were very consistent with their opinion becuase they would state facts, and then back them up with their thoughts, and they stayed true to the situation throughout the whole article.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

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

First 

Social media, back at it again 

1. Who wrote the story?

Alicia Molina 

2. What is their story about?

The social trend "Damn Daniel" 

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

"I thought the video was funny but after a while it was starting to get annoying"

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.

They were strong with their opinion, although they did say that Daniel and Josh are doing good with their fame, that still doesn't change her opinion of the constant repition of "Damn Daniel" annoying.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

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

First 

Beyonce causes controversy 

1. Who wrote the story?

Fuaad Ajaz 

2. What is their story about?

About Beyonce realesing a music video addressing the issue of African Americans being shot by police men, which caused a lot of contrevery

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

"No one should be offended by a powerful woman using her position to defend and protect members of her race and culture."

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

Yes 

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, they stated their side of the topic and then explained what others thought, and then explained their reaction to the other's thoughts. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

Yes 

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

Third 

Is the AP world history test worth it?

1. Who wrote the story?

Mia Barbosa 

2. What is their story about?

The advantages of taking dual credit classes 

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

"Considering all of the time, money and stress a student can save themselves be attempting to take the test for a fee of only $93 I believe it is a great idea to try."

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.

No they were clear about their opinion saying taking a dual credit class is a great way to gain experience and even save money. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No 

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

First 

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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 usually no quotes in an opinion piece 

2.The opinion piece only focuses on one idea, rather than in a hard news story having several ideas

3.It is sometimes written in first person 

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

Because the story is more focused on opinions about the event and the public rather the event itself.

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

1. Presidential election 

2.Pop culture/ celebrities 

3.Multimillionaire company decisions