(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. Each slim volume models persuasive essay writing and broadly introduces an oft-debated school-related social issue. Chapters open with a key question, followed by arguments (first "Yes," then "No") that advance a thesis. Follow-up sections highlight the debate techniques implemented. Relevant stock photos break up the somewhat choppy texts. Essay-writing guidelines are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Matters of Opinion titles: School Violence, Bullying, and Cell Phones.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. This slim volume models persuasive essay writing and broadly introduces oft-debated issues surrounding obesity. Chapters open with a key question (e.g. "Can the Government Prevent Obesity?"), followed by "Yes" and "No" arguments that advance opposing theses; follow-up sections highlight the debate techniques implemented. Relevant stock photos break up the somewhat choppy text. Essay-writing guidelines are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. Each slim volume models persuasive essay writing and broadly introduces an oft-debated school-related social issue. Chapters open with a key question, followed by arguments (first "Yes," then "No") that advance a thesis. Follow-up sections highlight the debate techniques implemented. Relevant stock photos break up the somewhat choppy texts. Essay-writing guidelines are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Matters of Opinion titles: School Violence, Bullying, and Cell Phones.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. Each slim volume models persuasive essay writing and broadly introduces an oft-debated school-related social issue. Chapters open with a key question, followed by arguments (first "Yes," then "No") that advance a thesis. Follow-up sections highlight the debate techniques implemented. Relevant stock photos break up the somewhat choppy texts. Essay-writing guidelines are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Matters of Opinion titles: School Violence, Bullying, and Cell Phones.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. This book examines three school lunch–related issues: what should be served, how much government control there should be, and what the schools' involvement in nutrition should be. In addition to the pros and cons of each and a final writing assignment, three debate techniques--fact vs. opinion, propaganda, and examining evidence--are also analyzed. Sidebars and captioned photos support the choppy text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. Students will be interested in debating issues surrounding video games: whether the games lead to violence, health risks, and whether there should be regulation. In addition to pros and cons of each and a final writing assignment, three debate techniques--the author's credibility, deceptive arguments, and logical fallacies--are also analyzed. Sidebars and captioned photos support the choppy text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. This book looks at three recycling issues: whether it's good for the environment, whether the benefits outweigh the costs, and whether it should be mandatory. In addition to pros and cons of each and a final writing assignment, three debate techniques--using facts, testimonials, and facts vs. opinions--are also analyzed. Sidebars and captioned photos support the choppy text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. This book examines three smoking-related issues: the rights of smokers, whether smoking should be banned, and whether tobacco companies are responsible for related health problems. In addition to pros and cons of each and a final writing assignment, two debate techniques--"slippery slope" and testimonials--are also analyzed. Sidebars and captioned photos support the choppy text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. Who's to blame for cheating? Should cheaters be punished? How has the internet changed cheating? This book examines these issues as well as three debate techniques: "the bandwagon," bias, and scapegoating. Sidebars support the choppy text; the staged photos lack diversity. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee