Stand Up!

Stand Up! is a persuasive text.  Arguments for and against eating meat, using thin models in advertisements, the war on global warming, nuclear power, and genetically modified foods and agri-business are presented in a series of essays.  The book concludes with a feature on planning and writing a persuasive argument.

A contents, clear headings and subheadings, and an edgy, contemporary design facilitate navigation.  The text is supported by illustrations and photographs.  Inset boxes encourage readers to notice visual features, to engage in critical thinking, to activate reading strategies, and to clarify vocabulary.  Boxes also highlight issues and prompt personal response.

Terminology is defined in context and in the glossary.

This title is from the Sails Literacy series. Hook readers and ignite their curiosity - over 700 levelled texts with bright, colourful, sophisticated designs.