Which of the following statements would likely be best in trying to explain to a class of fourth-grade students why some students get more chances than others with regard to behavior?
a) “Some people’s brains are wired a bit differently than others, and that can make it harder to behave appropriately, so we’re patient as they’re learning.”
b) “Some students get exceptions because they have something wrong with them that means they can’t control themselves.”
c) “The principal has said that I should give these students more chances because they are special.”
d) This is a trick question, because a fourth-grade teacher wouldn’t explain their decisions to the students.
a) “Some people’s brains are wired a bit differently than others, and that can make it harder to behave appropriately, so we’re patient as they’re learning.”
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