debates and debating

A practical guide to educational debate which focuses on core skills, debate in practice, debate tools and techniques, and four popular formats in international debating. Includes exercises.

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

"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.

"After a long day of school, it's nice to be able to come home and play your favorite video game, but could too much game time be helpful or harmful?"--Back cover.

"Do you wear a school uniform? They can prevent you from having to decide what to wear every day, but they can also make you feel like everyone is the same..."--Back cover.

"Is the color pink only for girls? Who says so? Learn all about the array of color options for boys and girls. From picking a toy, to choosing an article of clothing, or just simply picking a crayon or marker, this colorful book will discuss why pink is not just for girls!"--Back cover.

Gives tips and tricks to help readers evaluate both sides of an argument using expert reader models, providing guided practice and helping to prepare written responses.

"Star athlete and prom king Ezra Faulkner's life is irreparably transformed by a tragic accident and the arrival of eccentric new girl Cassidy Thorpe"--Provided by publisher.

Jessie works on a yearlong research project on superheroes while preparing for the Superhero Slam, a head-to-head debate against her nemesis Dylan, and corresponding with actual superhumans, including Olympian Clara Hughes and Captain Marvel writer Kelly Sue DeConnick.