I. You are walking to your friend's house. On the way you see an amazing bird you have never seen before. If you stop to look at the bird and listen to her sing, you will be late to your friend's house. What should you do?
• stop• go on to your friend's house
II.
You are walking to school. On the way you see an amazing bird you have never seen before. If you stop to look at the bird and listen to her sing, you will be late to school. What should you do?
• stop
• hurry to school
III.
You are walking to school. On the way you see an amazing bird you have never seen before. You know if you stop to look at her and listen to her sing, you will be late to school. But you think, "Maybe I will never see such a bird again! Her song is a little miracle. It is a gift to see her. To take time to love such things is what it means to live. What makes my world rich is all the beauty around me and so I should value this gift.
When you get to school the teacher is very angry and asks you why you are late.
• Tell the teacher the truth, even if you are punished.
• Tell the teacher the truth and if you are punished complain to the school director.
• Tell the teacher a little lie so you will not be punished. • Another way . . .
IV.
Is it important to be on time?
Are there times when it's OK to be late?