Monday, November 2, 2015

Peer Reflections #1

Story 1: "Accepting Refugees"
1. Who wrote the story?
Katie Ash
2. What is their story about?
The refugees from the crisis in Syria, and how countries need to be more welcoming to those who have already been through so much.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"If all of the countries around the world pulled their weight and assisted in the immigrant crisis there would be a real improvement in the situation overall, and the refugees would be better off as well."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes, the author stated both points of view to 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.
The article was very straight forward, not wishy washy. There were facts and numbers involved in their argument.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No quotes
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
3rd

Click below to read Katie's article!
Katie A's Blog

Story 2: "Child Autonomy for Medical Choices"
1. Who wrote the story?
Maya Joyner
2. What is their story about?
Maya's story is about a child's autonomy for medical choices.
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 think that adolescents should have legal authority over their own body once they reach the age of thirteen, the age commonly regarded as the beginning of adolescence."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes, the author addressed the opposing side of the debate.
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 supported their opinion and didn't go back on it. The author always stuck by the side of the kid, she believes that after a certain age their input should matter.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No quotes
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st

Go check out Maya's Story by clicking the link below!
Maya J's Blog

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