Understanding the Tattle Battle Pledge

Miles McHale is a constant tattletale, causing issues at home and school. Miss Snitcher starts a Tattle Battle to curb this behavior, but Miles struggles to understand the rules. After realizing the impact of his actions, Miles decides to change. He adds a new line to the class pledge, focusing on minding his own business unless someone is in danger. This change helps him regain his friends and reduces tattling in class.

What are some of the positive traits of Miles McHale?

• He is very quiet.

• He is smart, funny, and sweet.

• He is a good singer.

• He is a great athlete.

How often does Miles McHale tattle?

• Only at home

• Once a week

• Only at school

• Constantly, all day long

What are some examples of Miles's tattling at school?

• Someone is reading a book.

• Someone is tying their shoe.

• Someone is playing outside.

• Someone is eating lunch.

What is the purpose of the 'tattle battle' introduced by Miss Snitcher?

• To punish the tattlers

• To make tattling a game

• To stop tattling and reward the team with the fewest tattles

• To encourage more tattling

What does Miles struggle with during the tattle battle?

• Doing his homework

• Winning the battle

• Finding new friends

• Understanding what is considered tattling

What realization does Miles come to by the end of the week?

• He should only tattle if someone is in danger.

• He should never tattle again.

• He should ignore everyone.

• He should tattle more.

What does Miles remember when deciding whether to tell his mom about Hattie's accident?

• The tattle battle pledge

• His favorite TV show

• His homework

• His friend's advice

What addition does Miles make to the tattle battle pledge?

• To ignore everyone

• To mind his own business unless it's serious

• To always tell on others

• To always be quiet

How does Miss Snitcher react to Miles's addition to the pledge?

• She ignores it.

• She punishes him.

• She praises it and rewards his team.

• She laughs at it.

What is the long-term effect of the tattle battle pledge on Miles and his classmates?

• They tattle more.

• They forget about it.

• They never tattle again.

• They tattle less.