1. Who wrote the story?

Ashlee Thomason

2. What is their story about?

The effect of social media on teens

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

The writer thinks that "Life would be less complex without social media." and that social media has taken an ugly toll on teens today

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

No, they only talked about what they thought of the situation.

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.

Throughout the story the writer sticks with the idea that social media is bad news, they don't change their opinion. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No quotes

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

Third

Finally, in a new blog called opinions writing - answer the following questions:

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

- can say what they want

- don't have to stick with facts

- can speak with assurance about what they think

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

The author cannot use real people or photos on how bad social media is. 

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

- the effect of texting

- how communication has changed today

- what people now do in their free time