Writing prompt: The New Kid
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Directions: Imagine you are a teen from a military family who is
adjusting to life in a new hometown after living in another city
for the past three years. Write a one- to two-page journal entry
describing the challenging aspects of living in your new place,
such as missing your old hometown or friends. Also discuss the
rewarding aspects of being new, such as the thrill of discovering
a great local restaurant or meeting new friends with common
interests. Write about a place you know or research a new city
for an extra challenge!