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Writing the Critical Essay
An Opposing Viewpoints Guide - The Patriot Act (Writing the Critical Essay
By Friedman, Lauri S.
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-73773-525-3
- Publisher
- Greenhaven Press
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2006
Gr 9-Up These titles offer different twists on the publisher -s pro-and-con approach to controversial issues. The first book uses the Patriot Act to present instruction on writing a critical essay. In the first section, six articles accompanied by pictures, graphs, and political cartoons debate the legality of and the effect of the legislation on immigrants. One of the articles is taken directly from Louise Gerdes -s "The Patriot Act" (Gale, 2005). The second section is divided into three model essays and guided exercises. The appendixes provide facts about the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
