Which one of the following statements is consistent with the textbook's recommendation regarding how to deal with students' feelings about classroom assignments and activities?
A)"I know you won't mind sitting quietly for an hour this morning while we have a guest speaker."
B)"I'm sure you won't mind staying in from recess today to finish this assignment.It's too hot to play baseball anyway."
C)"It isn't always fun to rewrite something you've already written once, but practice in editing will help you become better writers."
D)"If you think about it, you'll certainly realize that doing your homework is a better way to spend the evening than watching television."

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The textbook recommends acknowledging students' feelings about assignments or activities, while also emphasizing the importance and benefits of the task at hand. Choice A dismisses the student's feelings and choice B attempts to bribe the student with a weather condition. Choice D uses guilt-tripping language. Only choice C acknowledges the potential lack of enjoyment in the task but also highlights the value and purpose of practicing editing skills.

Which One of the Following Statements Is Consistent with the Textbook's