Antonio is walking home late from school after football practice. He hears someone running behind him and turns, thinking it mig
ht be a teammate catching up. But it is definitely not a friend. Whoever it is hits Antonio on the head with something heavy. The blow knocks Antonio to the ground. The attacker grabs Antonio’s phone and demands his wallet. Head spinning, Antonio hands it over, and the assailant runs off. Antonio gets to his feet, dizzy. His teammate, Javier, runs forward to help. “Did you see the person who attacked you? I was too far away to tell who it was.” “I got a good look at his face,” Antonio replies, “but it wasn’t someone I know.” “He was really tall and wearing a dark hoodie,” Javier says. “Maybe that will help.” If you were the police officer working with Antonino and Javier, how would you help them remember what they saw and identify a suspect? After you write your initial response, read through those of your peers and see if you can come up with other suggestions or ideas for how to improve their answers.
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