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wrbasek0

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Would it have been better for Mr. DeVenney to let Connor tell his joke at the end of class rather than at the beginning? Why or why not?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Is Mr. DeVenney's strategy for addressing Connor's distracting influence an effective one? Why or why not?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Arguments can be made for either approach. An important issue to consider here is how each of the two approaches is likely to affect the other students' ability to focus on the history lesson during the class period.

Answer to Question 2

It appears to be effective. Aside from the few minutes devoted to Connor's stand-up routine each day, the class is on task for most of the hour. Furthermore, Mr. DeVenney avoids a possible power struggle with Connor. By allowing Connor to tell jokes within specific constraints



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