| Home News Tribune Contest
As you know, you are expected to respond to a Home News Tribune Student
Voices Article Contest once a semester. If you haven't participated yet,
that means this month you are required to participate.
A review of the Contest Requirements:
-editorial must be typed and double spaced in Times New Roman, size 12 font
-editorial should be between 300-400 words; entries canNOT be over 400 words
-All entries must include the following information:
-Teacher's name and contact number (Ms. Maffa, 732-613-6800 x4291)
School name and address (Churchill Jr. High School 18 Norton Rd.
East Brunswick, NJ 08816)
Student's name and grade (8)
If a student wins: he/she will have to submit a permission slip signed by
the parents and a photo suitable for publication.
The winners are selected by the Home News Tribune editorial department.
How the student hands in his/her editorial:
Students must meet the due date for the editorial. No late editorials will
be accepted.
Students will bring in 2 copies - one to be submitted to the Home News and
one to be graded by the teacher.
Editorials will be graded by teachers based on two FCAs:
1) Answers the question in a clear and organized way
2) Carefully proofread
Students will be working on these editorials at home, on their own. No
class time will be given for this assignment.
Editorial Prompt for this month (for the January edition of the Home News
Tribune Students Voices Section):
Most children today are fortunate enough to have computers and internet
access inside their homes. Of course, being able to reach the outside world
also means the outside world can reach them, and that may be dangerous.
So, how far should parents go to supervise their child's online
activities? Should kids be allowed to have computers in their rooms, or
should those computers only be located in areas of the home where the whole
family lives? Also, what are some of the online risks to children to be
aware of, and what should youngsters do when they meet someone who seems
suspicious?
Due Date of this editorial: FRIDAY, Jan. 5
Students, if you have any questions about this editorial prompt or about the
assignment itself, you can see me before or after class, email me, or stay
after school one day.
Parents, if you have any questions about this prompt or assignment, feel
free to contact me through email or over the phone.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to see their work published in
a respected newspaper and for students to become more involved in current
events that affect their own lives. Students, please take this seriously
and do your best. It will pay off! Imagine seeing your name, and your own
article, in print!
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