2/9/09 - Classwork

Aim: What do you think is the differences between a subjective and an objective statement or point of view?
Do Now: Think about 9/11, now write a fact about this topic, then write an opinion about the same topic.

On September 11th, 2001, there was an attack on the US in various places utilizing planes.
I believe that it was the darkest day in US history.

Subjective: Something questionable. Depends on your viewpoint.
Objective: A generally true statement. Something that is set in stone.

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Newspaper Name: New York Post
Date: 2/9/09
Article Title: FDNY Disability Pay Cause for Alarm
Article Page: 6

Subjective Statements	Objective Statements
“We should crack down on abuses. Obviously we have a budget problem.” “There’s a lot of fat to trim in the New York City budget.” “Looking to beat up on teachers, firefighters and cops is the wrong place to look.”	“More than seven in 10 firefighters have been retiring on disability pensions, costing cash-strapped New York nearly $1 Billion a year.” “Total FDNY retirement payments have skyrocketed to a projected $913 million for fiscal year 2009 and $973 million in 2010.”