Published February 28, 1996
by Beacon Press .
Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | 310 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL7944974M |
| ISBN 10 | 0807063460 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780807063460 |
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American women take the essay form and make it their own in this excellent collection edited by Martin (English/Claremont Graduate School). She divides these pieces by well-known writers into categories that themselves reflect important truths about women's priorities and experiences: ``Generations: Essays on the Family,'' ``Breaking the Silence: Women Confront Oppression and Violence. American women take the essay form and make it their own in this excellent collection edited by Martin (English/Claremont Graduate School). She divides these pieces by well-known writers into categories that themselves reflect important truths about women's priorities and experiences: ""Generations: Essays on the Family,"" ""Breaking the Silence: Women Confront Oppression and Violence. An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, adapted by Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza In response to the growing demand from school teachers, Beacon Press began working with educators and young adult authors to adapt books in the ReVisioning American History series for readers age 12 and up. Ask older family members or even your English teacher to read your essays and provide feedback. Read your essay backwards or aloud to help you catch errors you might normally miss. Beacon-Specific Advice. For the first Beacon essay, make sure that your excitement or passion for the activity you’re describing is apparent.
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