Scholastic News Sticky Situation • May 10-17, 2010

Sarah is visiting her friend Rana's house. Rana's family has a pool, and Rana suggests that they go swimming. Sarah's mother has told her not to swim if no adults are there to supervise. Rana's parents are away. Sarah wants to swim with Rana. What should Sarah do?

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Scholastic News Sticky Situation • April 26, 2010

Logan receives an e-mail from Jerry. In the e-mail, Jerry tells Logan to do his science homework for him. Jerry says he will make fun of Logan in front of their class if Logan doesn't do it. Logan doesn't want to help Jerry cheat, but he also doesn't want to be embarrassed. What should Logan do?

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Scholastic News Sticky Situation • April 5, 2010

Julisa's mom surprises her with a sweater that she knit herself. It took Julisa's mom weeks to make it. Julisa appreciates her mom's effort, but she thinks the sweater is ugly. Julisa doesn't want to wear the sweater, but she also doesn't want to hurt her mom's feelings. What should Julisa do?

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Scholastic News Sticky Situation • March 22, 2010

Khaleel is on a debate team. His friend Tania is on an opposing team. The two teams will soon face off. Tania sits next to Khaleel in class, and he realizes that he can see her debate notes. Khaleel knows that cheating is wrong, but the information in her notes could help his team win. What should Khaleel do?

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Scholastic News Sticky Situation • March 15, 2010

Maggie has to write an essay. Writing is difficult for Maggie. She comes across a Web site of historians’ essays on famous people. Maggie wants to copy the historians’ words and give that in as her essay. Maggie doesn’t want to copy someone else’s work, but she wants a good grade. What should she do?

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Scholastic News Sticky Situation • March 1, 2010

Alexis plays the tuba in the school band, and she really enjoys it. Recently, she also joined the cheerleading squad. Some of the cheerleaders tease Alexis about playing the tuba. They think the tuba is not cool. Alexis wants the other girls to like her, but she also wants to continue playing the tuba. What should Alexis do?

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Scholastic News Sticky Situation • February 15-22, 2010

Patricia is on the playground when she sees a group of older boys threatening Jonathan, a new boy at school. One of the boys tells Patricia to watch as he trips Jonathan. Other kids on the playground laugh and point as Jonathan falls to the ground. Patricia feels bad for Jonathan, but she doesn't want the older boys to bother her. What should Patricia do?

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Scholastic News Sticky Situation • February 1, 2010

Jerome is waiting to be picked up from school when he gets a text message from a number he doesn’t recognize. The text says that it is from a friend who wants to know Jerome’s location. Jerome wants to respond. But his dad told him to not respond to any unfamiliar texts or calls. What should Jerome do?

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Scholastic News Sticky Situation • January 25, 2010

Xavier’s teacher introduces Eric, a new student, to the class. Eric is from another country. His clothes and way of speaking are different from the rest of his new classmates’. At lunch, Eric sits alone. Xavier notices that. But many of Xavier’s classmates think Eric is weird because of his clothes and the way he talks. What should Xavier do?


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Scholastic News Sticky Situation • January 11, 2010

Michelle’s mom is taking Michelle and her friend Kendra to the mall. Michelle is going to buy a pair of roller shoes. Kendra really wants to get a pair too, but her mom doesn’t think they’re safe and says Kendra is not allowed to have them. Kendra wants to purchase a pair while she’s at the mall with Michelle. What should Kendra do?

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Scholastic News Sticky Situation • January 4, 2010

Jordy and Arjun were playing a video game at Jordy's house. Arjun accidentally knocked over a glass of juice onto Jordy's computer. Jordy needs to get his computer repaired and thinks Arjun should pay for that. Arjun disagrees. He thinks it's Jordy's fault for keeping his drink too close to his computer. What should Arjun do?

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