August's main conflict is internal conflict. All he sees in himself is his defect. He tries to be like every other kid, but people make him feel different when they stare and run away. The external conflict is between August and all of the kids that make fun of him.
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Answer:
Some suggestions:
Recycling station
Yoga wellness group
Music piped in during transition between classes as a mood lifter
Upper class mentors /student helpers
Completely false thesis statements have to be well thought out
Simple and direct, kind of like it sounds. Short and to the point.
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