Let's BeReal

(The Shield - McCallum High School)

1) Who wrote the story? 

Caroline Owen wrote this story.

2) What is their story about? 

Owen's story is about the social media app, BeReal.

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

Owen's direct opinion is that "BeReal’s gimmick is sending out a notification to all users at once, urging everyone to post a photo and “be real.” However as the app has expanded in popularity, retakes and missing the alarm have become more common, making the platform just as manufactured as other social media sites."

4) Did they address what the other side might think of their topic? 

Yes, Owen addressed the other side of their topic. 

5) Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? Did they backtrack, or did they say one thing and then somewhere else say something that was almost the opposite?

Owen was not wishy-washy with their opinion and stated their opinion clearly. 

6) Did they support their opinion with facts? 

Yes, they did support their opinion with facts. 

7) Are there any quotes in the story?

There are no quotes in the story. 

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

They wrote in the first-person point of view.