Non Fiction Feature Story
Select ONE of the following topics to research and compose a
feature news story in the form of a brochure or other visual
presentation.
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Academic Pressures in Middle School
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Animal Rights Issues in New Jersey
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Bullying Issues in Middle School
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Censorship-Television/Online
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Banning Dangerous Stunts on YOUTUBE
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Manners-Do they matter?
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Age limits on trick or treating
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Teen Curfews
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Drugs and Abuse in School Sports
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Cheerleading-Sport?
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Pledge of Allegiance in Schools
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Issues of Self Esteem in Teens/preteens
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Preventing Violence in Schools-gun control, arming
teachers/security
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Dress Codes in Middle Schools
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Cell Phones in the Middle School Classroom
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Backpacks in the Middle School Classroom
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Nutrition in School Lunches
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Super Sizing Soft Drinks and Meals Pros/Cons
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Year Round School Pros/Cons
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Peer Pressure-Common Issues in Middle School
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School Uniforms in Middle School
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Class Trips Pros/Cons
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Homework/Truancy in Middle School
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Longer School Day/Year in Middle School
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Recess in Middle School
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Facebook and other Social Media in Schools
Non Fiction Feature Story
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Composting and Recycling in Schools
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Brand Name Products-Designer Labels in Teen
Clothing
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Arts and Music Classes in Middle Schools
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Discipline/Vandalism Consequences in Middle
Schools
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Video Games-Good or Bad?
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Stand your ground law.
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Trendy Brand Names
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Teaching Cursive Writing in Schools
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Every Kid Gets a Trophy
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Trampolines-safe or not?
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Banning Hugs in Schools
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Sugary Drinks-Celebrity endorsements
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Getting Paid for School
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Banning Dodgeball
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Physical Education Every Day
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Cell Phones in School
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Security Cameras-schools, society
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School Lunches
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Extended School Year-NJ