Self Critique

1. Who were the sources?
Carolina Holme
Troy Holme
Ed Holme

2. Summarize in 1-3 sentences the story:
My grandfather at a young age immigrated to the United States and his father left him to make it on his own and get a good education. The story is also how my grandfather felt immigration impacted him and his future throughout his life. 

3. How many paragraphs is the story?
There are 11 paragraphs

4. How many words is the story?
The story is 1,184 words. 

5. How many direct quotes are there in the story?
15 direct quotes

6. How many different people are quoted in the story?
3 different people

7. Which quote is the most impactful of all the ones included?

“My father’s immigration definitely impacted the way I grew up and the opportunities that I was able to receive. I got a good education, went to a good college, and got a fantastic job and future.  If I were born in Bolivia or our family still lived there I wouldn’t know where I would be,”Troy said.

I think this is the most impactful quote because my grandpa's decisions earlier in life impacted everything in his future including my father.

8. Where is that quote located in the story (beginning, middle, end)?
Middle/ End

9. Does the lede effectively capture the readers attention?
Yes it does.

10. If their could have been one additional person interviewed for the story, who would it be?
It would be my Uncle Joe

11. Is the story objective, which means are all non-direct quotes statements of fact and NOT the opinion of the writer?
Yes

12. Are there any unanswered questions that you have after reading the article?
No

13. Write a headline to go with this story:
Immigration, the decision of a lifetime


14. Sum up the opinion of the story:
The option of the story is that immigration changes every aspect of your life and future. 

15. Give yourself a self grade from 0-100
90