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Feature Story
In the following feature story, student journalist Sean Anderson hooks the reader by setting up a dramatic scenario. This story appeared in the education section of his community newspaper.
Little Poseidon Takes on the World!
Beginning
The writer leads with a dramatic scenario. Team Poseidon stared down intently into the pool as their miniature submarine navigated toward the narrowest gate. They’d seen other middle school teams snag themselves in the netting instead of sliding through to the fourth quadrant.