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Question

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• Julie and Nicole live in a close-knit neighborhood where everyone is friends.

• Recently, an older man named Mr. Radcliffe moved in to one of the houses that had been for sale on their street

• Mr. Radcliffe keeps to himself and does not talk to the other neighbors.

• People begin to gossip about Mr. Radcliffe, saying that he is unfriendly, and he must have something to hide since he never comes outside to socialize.

• One day, Julie and Nicole are out for a run in the neighborhood. Julie trips over a rock and twists her ankle, She can't walk, and the girls don't have a phone to call for help.

• Mr. Radcliffe comes out of his house with first aid supplies. He helps Julie into his car and gives the girls a ride home.

• Julie and Nicole learn that Mr. Radcliffe is not unfriendly and mean; he is a little lonely, somewhat shy, and definitely misunderstood by most of the neighbors.

In three to five sentences, explain what you would put in a possible conclusion for this story, including at least one of the following elements of a strong conclusion: solution, growth, new knowledge, reflection.

Answer 1

In the conclusion of this story, Julie and Nicole have come to realize that their initial assumptions about Mr. Radcliffe were incorrect. They have learned the valuable lesson of not judging someone based on rumors and appearances. Their encounter with Mr. Radcliffe has allowed them to grow in empathy and understanding, and they now see him in a new light. This experience has taught them the importance of looking beyond the surface and getting to know someone before passing judgment.