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construction's impact on the environment
1. doesn't say
2. how the construction is affecting the bowie environment
3. the author's opinion is that even though there is construction happening around us and that is changing our environment, we need to step us and do what we can to help. "as a community, we are responsible for our small ecosystem. because we are responsible for the surrounding wildlife we must do more to protect it now that construction has altered the balance existing amongst the environment."
4. no
5. no, because they never went off topic and disscussed other opinions
6. no
7. first person

VSCO girls and the effect of stereotypes on teenagers.
1. maya amador
2. how vsco girls has been the biggest stereotype on teen girls
3. the author's opinion is how you should be yourself and not follow treads and be like everybody else. "if you don't try new things without worrying about what others think, you might miss out o something you really enjoy."
4. no
5. no, because she only talked about her opinion and did not bring up anyone else's opinion
6. no
7. first person

the ascending price of living in austin
1. dylan ebs
2. how the price of living in austin has gone up
3. the author's opinion is that as the city continues to grow, to not let go of the old traditions. "if the things that make unique leave, an essential component of the city will be left in the dark."
4. no
5. no because he only said about what he thinks and didn't mention any outside source'e opinion
6. no
7. third person

load up, lock up. and own up to state gun control laws
1. lauren joy
2. gun control laws
3. the author's opinion is that she is neutral. "being someone in the middle ground, not being fully pro or gun, i feel that some people would never give up the right to own a gun."
4. yes
5. not really. she gives facts about each side, but remained with her opinion.
6. no
7. first person

a. three major differences between stories and opinions is that opinions don't really have quotes, opinions are in first person and opinions have more art rather than photos. 
b. i think there are less pictures for opinions because it's harder to get a picture of an opinion.
c. social media, homework and the psat


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