Peer-Critique
Naya Tillisch's Feature Story:
1. Who were the sources?
Wiliam Clyde Carson, Kennedy Carson,
2. Summarize in 1-3 sentences the story.
William Clyde Carson became interested in birds when he was 12 after his mother got him two parakeets. He then began a successful business selling birds to people and pet stores. He still keeps busy with them today.
3. How many paragraphs is the story?
19
4. How many words is the story?
952 words
5. How many direct quotes are there in the story?
9
6. How many different people are quoted in the story?
2
7. Which quote is the most impactful of all the ones included?
"It [the parakeets] has been not just a business for me, but it's been about the animals and the experience."
8. Where is that quote located in the story (beginning, middle, end)?
End
9. Does the lede effectively capture the readers attention?
Yes
10. If there could have been one additional person interviewed for the story, who would it be?
One of his children maybe
11. Is the story objective, which means are all non-direct quotes statements of facts and NOT the opinion of the writer?
Yes
12. Are there any unanswered questions that you have after reading the article?
I have one question, how did he manage to keep up with so many birds at a young age?
13. Write a headline to go with this story.
"Experienced bird salesmen still raising parakeets."
14. Sum up your opinion of the story.
I really liked the story! I had a very interesting subject and the story was well executed.
15. Give the story a grade from 0-100.
95, a couple of spelling/grammar errors
1. Who were the sources?
Wiliam Clyde Carson, Kennedy Carson,
2. Summarize in 1-3 sentences the story.
William Clyde Carson became interested in birds when he was 12 after his mother got him two parakeets. He then began a successful business selling birds to people and pet stores. He still keeps busy with them today.
3. How many paragraphs is the story?
19
4. How many words is the story?
952 words
5. How many direct quotes are there in the story?
9
6. How many different people are quoted in the story?
2
7. Which quote is the most impactful of all the ones included?
"It [the parakeets] has been not just a business for me, but it's been about the animals and the experience."
8. Where is that quote located in the story (beginning, middle, end)?
End
9. Does the lede effectively capture the readers attention?
Yes
10. If there could have been one additional person interviewed for the story, who would it be?
One of his children maybe
11. Is the story objective, which means are all non-direct quotes statements of facts and NOT the opinion of the writer?
Yes
12. Are there any unanswered questions that you have after reading the article?
I have one question, how did he manage to keep up with so many birds at a young age?
13. Write a headline to go with this story.
"Experienced bird salesmen still raising parakeets."
14. Sum up your opinion of the story.
I really liked the story! I had a very interesting subject and the story was well executed.
15. Give the story a grade from 0-100.
95, a couple of spelling/grammar errors
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