reading books with hurtful language or racism. Books have also been challenged because they are sexually explicit or there are illegal drugs and alcohol use in the book. The top three reasons for book challenges are containing offensive language, being unsuited to the age group, and sexually explicit. In 2013, the top reason for banning books was because there was a religious viewpoint (Banned and Challenged Books by the Numbers). Some banned books have been The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, It’s
Banned Books: Good or Bad? Banned Books Week has been during the last week of September, dating back to 1982 (Glencoe Public Library). There have been multiple banned or challenged books around the world. For example, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee has been banned by a public school in Mississippi because it makes people feel uncomfortable while reading. In addition, people celebrate Banned Books Week in libraries or special events. Some books are banned in schools and libraries because they
Pros and Cons of Marijuana Legalization Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit substance in the United States. More than half of American adults have tried using marijuana at least once in their life. You may have read or heard stories on how marijuana use was mostly linked to people who were very vocal with their opinions. Seeing their favorite performers during a live concert may have been the start of the spreading of this illegal drug which has caused so many lives. When experts found out
Hi friends In this post we will review the Fat Extinguisher system by Troy Adashun. As always, we will start with some general information about this fat loss program, continue with an in-depth section about its pros and cons, and in the final part summarize everything you should remember before making a final decision. First of all, let’s understand what the Fat Extinguisher program is all about… What Exactly Is The Fat Extinguisher? Created by Troy Adashun, an author and a fat loss coach, “Fat
should teen felons get to spend their jail time in juvenile detention centers for committing the same crimes as adults? In today’s world, teens are increasingly committing violent crimes and being put in juvenile detention centers. Teens need to be tried as adults because it helps to bring justice to families of victims, and it also teaches the teens accountability. Charging teens as adults will also help reduce crime in the United States. Although many people feel that teens should not be given severe
views, such as Religion and Politics. However, schooling is quickly becoming another taboo. The big debate on whether a Home School or Traditional School is best for children has been the source of many arguments. Each side of this debate has both pros and cons, but which one is truly best and why? Public school in America began in 1635, which focused on “. . . virtues of family, religion, and community” rather than the education we have now in our schools. The academics became the main focus in the schools
Meta Description: Hammock camping offers a better experience in the wilderness. Know the best hammock tent via this article and the advantages of getting one. Introduction: You may enjoy staying outdoors, but have you tried hammock camping yet? Yes, it is a real thing, and a lot of explorers I know have started to like hanging their beds in between two large trees rather than sleeping in conventional shelters. Before you hop on to this adventure, make sure to get the best hammock tent first. The
curriculum year or before issuing the End of Term Reports using the Standardised Assessment Tests. The Summative assessment has secured a prominent role in the education system (Lambert and Lines, 2000) of the school still it holds within cons and pros: Observed Pros: • The Summative assessments are beneficial for the 95% of the school students whose families move continuously; students around the globe share the same set of assessments for they are learning the same curriculum. • Owing to the fact
‘expectation gap’ among current adults that prevents happiness. The expectation gap develops when you have set high expectations to achieve an unachievable goal while simultaneously making it your only goal. Many persons attain this gap through setting a goal to be something great in childhood (like a doctor or actor) and allowing it to progress as they get older. The problem with this is that the goals being set are usually based more on chance than work. An illustration of this being showbusiness, as show
refers to a specific kind of speech which aims to influence the target audience through the use of proper words and suitable arguments. The speaker uses his communication skills to convince the listeners to agree with the idea, opinion or attitude being presented. The main objective of a persuasive speech is to directly connect with the audience and then persuade them to accept your perspective through explaining your stance through smart argumentation, presenting supportive facts and figures, rationalization