Well, sorry to be frank, but yes, this is normal. Kids are mean. Although it is sad that this has to be a reality for so many of us.
People these days are just plain MEAN towards each other. This is normal, but it is sad that this is normal. Next time she says this, say "I wonder why you can't keep your big head out of other peoples business?" or something like that.
I'm really sorry that school is like that for you. I hope this helps somewhat. :p.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.