Points of View: Set 5

Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote? Is the news
trustworthy? Does the school day start too early? These questions are on the
minds of many people, and they're at the center of many discussions that affect
us all. As readers explore both sides of debates surrounding issues such as
health care and education, they learn to form their own opinions through the use
of age-appropriate texts, relatable photographs, and graphic organizers. In
addition, informative fact boxes allow readers to practice backing up their
points of view with relevant data and statistics.

• Balanced texts help
readers develop essential critical thinking skills by encouraging them to
understand multiple viewpoints surrounding controversial topics

• Alternating
format presents opposing points of view with each turn of the page, allowing
readers to become immersed in a respectful, fact-driven debate

• Objective
tone facilitates discussion and asks readers to challenge their own biases in an
accessible way