Personal Essays

Should teens legally be able to drop out of school at 16? She said no.

http://www.azlestinger.com/opinions/2011/05/16/should-teens-legally-be-able-to-drop-out-of-school-at-16-she-said-no/

1. Who wrote the story?

Assistant Editor Katy Willis

2. What is their story about?

Should teens be able to drop out of 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.

"But, I don’t think there is any reason for a student to drop out of school unless they are failing miserably or there is a family incident that requires them to be home schooled."

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

She did mention reasons why they might drop out but she didn't go into detail.

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.

She was very sure about what her opinion on the matter is and was very straight forward with it.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No quotes

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

First person

My Phone Can Be a Dictionary, Calculator, Translator & Planner All At Once 

http://mhstrailblazer.com/opinion/2013/10/13/my-phone-can-be-a-dictionary-calculator-translator-and-planner-all-at-once/#sthash.tOWs3vKK.dpuf

1. Who wrote the story?

Reporter Anna Qi

2. What is their story about?

The story is about how we can use your phones apps for many different thing instead of carrying varies tools around in our bags.

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

"Through these apps, I am able to stay more organized, solve my homework problems, and take a weight off my shoulders. The world is constantly becoming more developed with electronics, so why not make some use out of it? Through my phone I can do so many things – text, take high quality pictures, and surf the Web instantly, but I can also govern my student life on the edge of my fingertips"

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

No, she talked about how she uses apps in her day-to-day life.

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.

She only spoke about how apps help and how she uses them.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

This story includes no quotes

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

First person

New Cell Phone Policy

http://getthebearfacts.com/opinion/2012/11/01/new-cell-phone-policy/

1. Who wrote the story?

Arts & Entertainment Editor Jacqueline Guevara

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

"Overall, the new cellphone policy seems to be very helpful. Students just have to follow the rules, and not abuse their new privileges. iPads, iPods, iPhones, and laptops can help greatly, and make a student’s life much easier."

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

She had quotes from various people about what they think about this change from both a student and a teacher.

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.

Again, she used other peoples opinions on the mater to prove the opinion.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

Yes she quotes Geometry teacher James Coffey and Sophmore Mario Cavazos.

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

I think it is 3rd person.