ABSTRACT
John, a first-year second-grade teacher, is about to begin his reading group. Desmond, a Native American, sits at the table with his arms crossed, looking down. When it is his turn to read, Desmond remains silent. The teacher calls him by name: “Desmond, why aren’t you reading, are you tired? Did you stay up late last night?” The more the teacher implores, the more Desmond resists. The teacher threatens Desmond and says, “If you don’t read, you will lose recess time.” Finally, Desmond gets up from the table and leaves the classroom. The teacher follows yelling for Desmond to go to vice principal.
