uniforms

While Ian's school is in an uproar about new school uniforms, Ian is more concerned with kids in the world who are unable to attend school. Then he discovers how the two issues might be related.

There are many opinions about whether kids should wear uniforms. Important questions include: Do school uniforms improve students' selfimage? Do school uniforms help students learn? Do school uniforms improve school spirit? By looking at each question from two sides, readers can see how opinions can influence people's thinking.

Briefly discusses the pros and cons involved with the topic of school uniforms--such as the argument that uniforms create stronger school communities.

Explores the benefits and drawbacks of school uniforms.

Explores the benefits and drawbacks of school uniforms.

Some students wear uniforms to school each day. Others do not wear uniforms. Is one approach better than the other? Readers are immersed in the debate surrounding school uniforms through the use of informative text that presents multiple points of view. Eye-catching fact boxes, detailed graphic organizers, and full-color photographs enhance this engaging reading experience. Readers are encouraged to keep an open mind and developed an informed opinion as they explore the many sides of an issue that would directly affect them.

Lists the reasons for and against school uniforms, then encourages the reader to form their own opinion on the subject.

"Some students wear uniforms to school each day. Others do not wear uniforms. Is one approach better than the other? Readers are immersed in the debate surrounding school uniforms through the use of informative text that presents multiple points of view. Eye-catching fact boxes, detailed graphic organizers, and full-color photographs enhance this...reading experience. Readers are encouraged to keep an open mind and develop an informed opinion as they explore the many sides of an issue that would directly affect them"--Amazon.com.

Explores the issues surrounding dress codes in schools. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.

Examines the uniforms worn by rescue workers in America and other countries, and looks at how they changed over the course of the twentieth century.