Commentary Evaluations

Construction's impact on the environment 

1.) No name

2.) This story is about the constant construction around Austin and the Bowie environment. This construction has created a chaotic environment and is constantly expanding. This story talks about the effect on the environment that the construction has created.

3.) Their direct opinion about this topic is that the constant construction is damaging the environment a lot, people are not helping the environment become better. "Although construction is essential to societal progression, it is important to treat Mother Earth with respect and kindness..." This statement explains that yes, construction is essential to the development of a city but it is also harming the environment.

4.) No, they did not address the other side of thinking on this topic.

5.) No, they were very confident in their opinion on the topic. They did not go back and lean towords the other side of thinking.

6.) No, there were no quotes in the story.

7.) They wrote in first person point of view.

VSCO girls and the effects of stereotypes on teenagers 

1.) This story was written by Maya Amador.

2.) This story is about the new trend of VSCO girls and what they are like and where they come from. The writer writes about stereotypes placed on teenagers but more specifically teenage girls.

3.) The direct opinion is that an important part of high school is growing up and trying new things. As men also get stereotyped, women get made fun of more and have labels placed on them for trying these new things. You have to try new things to not miss out and not care what other people say. "One of the most important parts

4.) No, they did not address the other side of thinking on this topic.

5.) They were very confident in their opinion of this topic.

6.) No, there were no quotes in the story.

7.) The author wrote this first person point of view.

The ascending price of living in Austin

1) This story was written by Dylan Ebs.

2) This story is about Austin's increasing price of living. The story talks about how Austin had changed through the years business wise and how the community has changed. We get to hear about the uniqueness and culture of the city and how some parts of the city have changed and remained the same.

3) The direct opinion in this story is that the most essential part of Austin is the diverse culture and uniqueness of the city. The writer believes that as Austin continues to develop, those parts of the city must remain for the city to continue.

4) No they did not address the other side of thinking on this topic.

5)No, their opinion was valid and confident.

6) No there were no quotes in the story

7) The author wrote this in first person point of view.

Load up, lock up, and own up to state gun control laws

1) This story was written by Lauren Joy.

2) This story is about the discussion of gun control in the United States. It talks about the violent acts and mass shootings through the years. The story goes through Reports around the world and in Texas.

3) The direct opinion in this story is that not everyone will give up their right to own a gun and protection that easily. But you should go through a longer process than just coming up and buying one.  The author believes that you should go through a background check to own a gun and know the right ways to use it to protect yourself.

4) Yes, the author sways back and forth on her opinion and the opposite opinion of the topic. An example is when she writes "On the other hand, the more effort it takes....". This shows she is telling the other side of the story.

5) The author did sway back and forth on her opinion of the topic but mostly stuck with one opinion.

6) There were no quotes in this story.

7) The author wrote this in first person point of view.

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