I prefer ProQuest SIRS database. Issues are identified with essential questions and articles addressing the topic in addition to several graphic organizers, etc. I've used Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context and have found it a little more difficult for students to interact with.

 

Stephanie Patterson
Southington High School Library Media Center
"Building character with creativity, collaboration and communication."
From: casl-l-bounces@mylist.net [casl-l-bounces@mylist.net] on behalf of Ellen Nosal [enosal@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:38 AM
To: Sara Whalen; Shannon Betts
Cc: Geri Dineen; CASL_L
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] pro/con resource: middle school reading level?

Gale also publishes Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints, written for a middle school audience.

 

Ellen Nosal, MLS
Library Media Specialist
East Hampton Middle School
East Hampton, CT 06424
 
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From: Sara Whalen <sarawhalen@gmail.com>
To: Shannon Betts <sbetts8@gmail.com>
Cc: Geri Dineen <dineenger@reg8.k12.ct.us>; CASL_L <CASL-L@mylist.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] pro/con resource: middle school reading level?

All 500 of our freshmen write research papers on controversial topics, so I am familiar with this type of resource.  In addition to using procon.org, which I like, we also subscribe to three databases:

Issues and Controversies by ABC-Clio
Opposing Viewpoints by Gale
Points of View by Ebsco

I think Points of View has the best interface and articles for students working at a remedial level.

Sara

Sara Whalen
Hamden High School
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040 ext. 5555


On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:00 PM, Shannon Betts <sbetts8@gmail.com> wrote:
50 Debate Topics: nonpartisan, unbiased research on the pros & cons of controversial issues http://www.procon.org/debate-topics.php
 
Onn Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 3:49 PM, Geri Dineen <dineenger@reg8.k12.ct.us> wrote:
We subscribe to the Issues and Controversies database, which is great, but some teachers are looking for similar resources that are more accessible to students with lower reading levels.



Any suggestions?



Thanks.



Geri Dineen

Library Media Specialist
RHAM High School
Hebron CT 06248
860-228-9474, ext 3317

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