My Teacher Threw My Report About My Marine Dad’s Dog in the Trash and Made Me Apologize—Then Scout Walked Into Our Classroom

Clara selected a subject and began gathering information.

She asked Lauren where to find books.

Checked the library catalog.

Wrote questions in her notebook.

Then made a small list of sources she wanted to verify.

When she reached a detail she couldn’t establish, she left a blank space instead of guessing.

It reminded her of Ben.

If you don’t know which one, don’t guess.