Opinions Writing Preview

Story #1: Good riddance to all the trends and topics of 2017

1. Katie Holme wrote the story

2. Their story is an overview about trends and topics of 2017, and how to start a new slate.

3. Their opinion about the topic is: "We should all make our new year a little more livable in 2018."

4. She addressed the good about 2017, but mostly focused on what we need to leave behind.

5. They weren't wishy washy with their opinion, and she stood her ground about leaving things in the past.

6. No there weren't any quotes.

7. She wrote in first person.

Story #2: Russia banned from winter olympics

1. Sumin Kim wrote the story

2. Their story is about the controversial topic of Russia being banned from the olympics

3. Their opinion is that: "IOC finally made the right decision after letting Russia get away with cheating for a long time."

4. He did not address the other side.

5. He was not wishy washy with his opinion, and believed strongly that the IOC was making the right decision.

6. Yes, he had a quote from Putin in the story.

7. He wrote in 1st person.

Story #3: Hollywood speaks out over workplace sexual abuse

1. Kiran Patel wrote the story.

2. Her story is about the many sexual abuse allegations made in 2017, and an overview of the organization Time's Up.

3. Her opinion is that "victims must be heard and perpetrators must be punished."

4. She didn't address another side.

5. She wasn't wishy washy at all with her opinion.

6. She didn't have any quotes.

7. She wrote in 3rd person.

Story #4: Sensationalism is taking over mainstream journalism

1. Jake Brien wrote the story.

2. His story is about how news stations use sensationalism to keep viewers invested so it's important to watch a variety of stations.

3. His opinion is that: "We may never know the full truth when watching or reading a news station on TV or on our phone, but what we can do is remain open to learning."

4. He didn't address the other side.

5. He wasn't wishy washy in his opinion

6. He didn't have any quotes.

7. He wrote in 1st person. 

A. 1. they're mostly written in 1st person

    2. they don't follow statement quote structure

    3. they have a direct opinion

B. There aren't many pictures because infographics are better for displaying their opinion

C. Three good topics world be: Trump and Stormy Daniels, the upcoming election, and how to support women's rights in your community