Peer Reflections #2

Story 1: "How Social Media is Unhealthy"
1. Who wrote the story?

The author is Darcy K.

2. What is their story about?

The story,"How Social Media is Unhealthy" , is about how social media can distract students to much in school. It can also cause things like cyber bullying. 

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

"Social media has helped in some ways. It has helped be more connected to what is going on around the work, helped us keep up with friends, and in some ways has helped raise money for important companies and problems. There are the good sides, but I think social media has done more bad than good."

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

Yes, the author explained the positive effects of social media, as well as addressing what the other side would have to say.

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean do they ever write anything that makes it sounds like they really aren't sure about their opinion?

No, the author was very direct with her opinion and stated it well.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

Yes, Darcy used facts quoted from studies on her topic.

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
1st person
8. Can you tell if this person was writing an editorial or a straight commentary piece? Yes, it was an editorial. It stated facts and information, as well as her brief opinion.


Story 2: "Cell Phone Addiction and how it affects Teens"

1. Who wrote the story?

Fanny

2. What is their story about?

This story is about the affects of excessive cell phone use on teens of our generation, specifically their social life.

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

"Cell phone addiction is a teenage problem that has to be stopped. Cell phone addiction can make a person( especially teens) lose everything. They will lose their relationships (family and friends), their grades, their social lives, their health and everything they care about.

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

Somewhat, it was briefly at the beginning.

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean do they ever write anything that makes it sounds like they really aren't sure about their opinion?

No, they were direct and didn't go back on their opinion.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

Yes, they referred to studies done on their topic.

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
3rd person
8. Can you tell if this person was writing an editorial or a straight commentary piece? Yes, it was included in the title.