Rumor Spreading

What was the main reason the girl felt confused and upset at the beginning of 6th grade?

• She didn't have any friends.

• Her best friend was being mean to her.

• Her classmates were giving her weird looks.

• She was having trouble adjusting to 6th grade.

How did the girl's best friend respond when the girl confronted her about the rumors?

• She admitted to spreading the rumors.

• She claimed she never said those things.

• She apologized for spreading the rumors.

• She told the girl the rumors were true.

What did the girl do to try to prove the rumors were not true?

• She told the teacher about the rumors.

• She showed everyone she was a good person.

• She asked her best friend to stop spreading the rumors.

• She tried to make new friends.

How did the girl's new friends react to the rumors?

• They didn't believe the rumors and supported the girl.

• They also started spreading rumors about the girl.

• They told the girl to ignore the rumors.

• They didn't say anything about the rumors.

What are potential consequences of spreading rumors?

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