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Directions: Read the story and complete the graphic novel template.

Joshua’s Conflict

On March 18, 2016, two fifth graders were involved in an argument during writing class. First,
Joshua told his classmate Naomi that another classmate Susan wanted to fight her. Joshua also

kicked Naomi’s leg. Naomi became angry and told their teacher, Ms. Jones, what Joshua said to
her. Naomi also told Ms. Jones that Joshua kicked her.

After Naomi told Ms. Jones about Joshua’s disrespectful behavior, he called Naomi a “snitch.” As
a result, Ms. Jones asked Joshua if the story was true, and he said, “yes.” Ms. Jones told Joshua it

is unacceptable for him to kick someone, and it is also unacceptable to gossip or spread rumors.
Ms. Jones said the rumors could cause Naomi to dislike Susan because Joshua had told Naomi

a lie. Ms. Jones also told Joshua that he should not start conflict. As a result, Joshua became
angry and replied, “I hate this school.” In conclusion, Ms. Jones assigned Joshua two days of

detention and scheduled a parent/teacher conference with Joshua’s mother.

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