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Tattling vs. Telling

A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue

Joseph has gum in his pocket.

Kristen is playing with her hair.

Andrea fell, and she can’t get up.

Jack is holding his leg and crying.

Michael is drawing pictures on his test.

John says he is going to beat up the new kid in

school.

Katie is chewing gum.

Michelle punched a classmate in the arm.

What is tattling?What is telling?

How do we know the difference?

When is it important to tell?