Racism (Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints) - Hardcover

Friedman, Lauri S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0737732245 ISBN 13: 9780737732245

Publisher: Greenhaven, 2006

Synopsis

Introducing Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series. Like its parent Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints explores a specific issue by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Each anthology features 14-16 carefully edited, accessible articles that clearly express various perspectives on the topic at hand. Useful charts, graphs, and cartoons illustrate each article, while attractive color photos enliven the text. Engaging fact boxes further provide the reader with at-a-glance information. Thought-provoking questions that focus on vocabulary and reading comprehension enhance each viewpoint and help prepare students for the verbal sections of the SAT test. Furthermore, every title is supplemented with annotated bibliographies and information for further research Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints titles are a wealth of information in a bright, engaging package; this disarming combination helps students grasp the controversies of our increasingly complex world.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up–This book is an intriguing way to teach students to be more effective, persuasive writers. The publisher of the Opposing Viewpoints series has recycled its essays on racism and restructured the format to teach writing style and technique. Students are given an opportunity to read the essays presented, not merely for content but also for critical analysis. Through specific questions about each selection, they are guided in uncovering exactly why it is effective. They are then encouraged to write persuasive essays of their own. Selected entries representing different styles of writing are reviewed paragraph by paragraph, assisting readers in understanding the concepts and strategies that the authors utilized. Because most of them have some familiarity with the topic, they are better able to apply the tools discussed in the text as they develop their own essays. For libraries seeking to add to their writing collections, this title should be considered.–Carol Jones Collins, Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ
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Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0737732245
• ISBN 13: 9780737732245
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 108