Punishing Bullies: Zero Tolerance vs. Working Together

by Lisa Owings

Overview

Bullying is common in schools across the country, but what can we do to stop it? Are school punishments and new laws the answer? Or can other responses stop bullying? Perspectives Flip Books are like two books in one: Start from one end and learn why some people argue bullies need to be harshly punished. Then flip it over and discover why others argue for other solutions. Critical thinking questions help you analyze both perspectives and form your own opinions about the issue.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756549954
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Perspectives Flip Books: Issues Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	1040L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Lisa Owings has a degree in English and creative writing from the University of Minnesota. She has written and edited a wide variety of educational books for young people. Lisa lives in Andover, Minnesota, with her husband and a small menagerie of pets.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Being Bullied 4

Chapter 2 Bullying: A Serious Threat 10

Chapter 3 Something Must Be Done 16

Chapter 4 Harsher Penalties 22

What Do You Think? 29

Index 30

Shared Resources

I Glossary & Internet Sites

II Pros and Cons

III Critical Thinking Using the Common Core

IV Select Bibliography & Further Reading

Interviews

Immersive, narrative text Like two books in one Flip it over for a new perspective Readers get two sides of the story

Editorial Reviews

These books each present two sides of the title issue in a factual and balanced manner. . . .All the books will engage the intended audience, provide ample opportunity for class discussion, and spark interest in further exploration of the topics. These would be excellent starting points for preparing debates on these issues.

School Library Connection

Each is visually engaging with colorful photographs and sidebars. They are well-researched and include plentiful references for continued exploration of the topics. . . .Teachers will appreciate the discussion questions and project ideas as well as the fiction and nonfiction suggestions for further reading. . . .These are recommended for middle-grade collections in schools with assignments on these topics.

VOYA