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Lesson 6

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Directions: Read the story and answer the following questions.

Donald’s Dilemma

After recess, Donald came into the classroom looking upset. Later, Donald’s classmates told
their teacher, Ms. Jones, that David had called Donald “fat,” hit him when leaving school, and

told everyone that Donald “stinks.” Ms. Jones remembered that Donald’s mother had called
her and said that Donald wanted to transfer to a diˆerent school. As a result, Ms. Jones asked

Donald why he wanted to go to a new school. Donald did not answer the question.

When Ms. Jones asked Donald why he hadn’t told her about David’s nasty comments, he
began to cry and said, “I didn’t want David to get in trouble.” Ms. Jones said, “Donald, you are

not respecting yourself because you are allowing David to do and say cruel and untrue things
to you.” Ms. Jones added, “no one

has the right to bully you or any-
one else.”

Donald replied by saying, “but I

want to have friends.”
Ms. Jones said, “anyone who

treats you badly isn’t a friend. You
need to respect yourself and not

allow David to disrespect you.”

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