debates and debating

"School dances are an important experience for some people. Others think school dances are overrated and not the best use of school money... do some research and read up on the subject."--Back cover.

Text and illustrations look at the arguments for and against reciting the pledge of allegiance in school.

Looks at reasons for and against learning a second language.

"Are field trips a great way to interest students in a topic? Or are they and expensive - and sometimes kind of boring - waste of time?... Read both sides, make up your own mind."--Back cover.

Text and illustrations look at the arguments for and against throwing a classroom party.

"Does your family recycle? People create a lot of garbage that can clutter landfill...next time you take out the trash, think about it and make your own choice!"--Back cover.

"What is junk food and how much should you be eating?"--Back cover.

A comprehensive guide to preparing for different types of debates; with tips on choosing a debate topic, constructing a solid argument, speaking skills, and avoiding common mistakes.

"Good Girls is the story of Allie and Octavia, two young women trying to figure out who they want to be. Welcome to Anne Bradstreet College, an all-girls prep school in Boston, where a high SAT score is the ultimate status symbol, followed closely by a string of Tiffany pearls. At ABC, as the school is affectionately known, high school isn't just about shoes, boys and weekend getaways; it's about becoming more accomplished than Joan of Arc. Good Girls follows the various personalities of the ABC Debate Team, a collection of high-achieving young women who never break curfew, always do their homework, and all have plans of attending Ivy League colleges. Perhaps the most over-achieving of all her friends is Allie Denning, a tenth grader who is the youngest captain of the ABC Debate Team in the school's long history. Little does Allie know, her tidy life is about to change. Enter the 15 year-old Octavia Irving, a wild party girl from Montreal, and daughter to now-estranged trust fund-baby parents, Sophie and Mordecai. Allie is the perfectly polished over-achiever; Octavia is the consummate cool girl. After unexpectedly ending up as debate partners, these very different young women must find a way to work together, while balancing school, family conflict, and romance."--.

Everyone's got an opinion-especially when it comes to students and schools. There are two sides to every argument. And if you want win, you must have your facts lined up.