Gangs

by Lauri S Friedman

Overview

Learning the fundamental principles of essay writing is becoming an ever more important skill for students. In 2005 the SAT gave its stamp to this initiative by adding an essay requirement to the popular college entrance exam. Each book in Greenhaven Press's Writing the Critical Essay: An Opposing Viewpoints Guide includes everything necessary to help students research, outline, draft, edit, and ultimately write successful essays across the curriculum.

Using the patented Opposing Viewpoints format, this book focuses on writing the descriptive essay. The descriptive essay is a frequently used model in expository writing. Readers will find useful information to write a successful descriptive essay, including thesis statements, introductions, and conclusions. In addition, readers will find information to compile a "source cited" list using MLA style.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737745634
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing
Publication date:	11/06/2009
Series:	Writing the Critical Essay: An Opposing Viewpoints Guide Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Introduction

How Can Kids Be Stopped from Joining a Gang? 7

Section 1 Opposing Viewpoints on Gangs

Viewpoint 1 Gangs Are a Serious Problem Peter Landesman 13

Viewpoint 2 The Threat from Gangs is Exaggerated Judith Greene Kevin Pranis 22

Viewpoint 3 Gangs Are a Growing Problem Among Girls Paul Bracchi 31

Viewpoint 4 Gangs Are a Growing Problem in the Military Matthew A. Roberts 38

Viewpoint 5 Race Motivates Gang Violence Thomas Watkins 46

Viewpoint 6 Race Does Not Motivate Gang Violence Charlie Beck 52

Section 2 Model Essays and Writing Exercises

Preface A The Five-Paragraph Essay 59

Preface B The Descriptive Essay 61

Essay 1 A Gang Member Gets Out 64

Exercise IA Create an Outline from an Existing Essay 67

Exercise IB Create an Outline for Your Own Essay 68

Essay 2 The Gruesome Path into a Girl Gang 71

Exercise 2A Conducting an Interview 74

Exercise 2B Report on an Event 76

Essay 3 America's Deadliest Gang-MS-13 78

Exercise 3A Examining Introductions and Conclusions 84

Exercise 3B Using Quotations to Enliven Your Essay 85

Final Writing Challenge: Write Your Own Descriptive Five-Paragraph Essay 87

Section 3 Supporting Research Material 87

Appendix A Facts About Gangs 91

Appendix B Finding and Using Sources of Information 97

Appendix C Using MLA Style to Create a Works Cited List 101

Appendix D Sample Essay Topics 104

Organizations to Contact 106

Bibliography 111

Index 116

Picture Credits 119

About the Editor 120