Summary
Martha is blamed for a crime she didn't commit and lands in a heap of trouble -- even though she's completely innocent. A short story about being wrongly accused and wanting the truth to come out.
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Discussion questions
Martha is blamed for something she didn't do.
- What is Martha blamed for?
- Did she really do it?
- How do you think Martha feels about being blamed unfairly?
- Why does finding out the truth matter?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: blamed, innocent, fair
- Name one way to find out what really happened.
- Tell a partner why telling the truth is important.