Charlotte Black is an average student who puts little effort into her work. She is given a writing assignment in her 9th grade English class and receives an A on it. Her teacher is surprised that she has earned this grade, and is concerned that something is amiss. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response to this situation?
A)Asking Charlotte who wrote the paper for her
B)Asking Charlotte to explain how she succeeded on this assignment and not on others
C)Asking Charlotte why she doesn't do as well on other assignments
D)Asking Charlotte what she liked about this assignment and her work

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Asking Charlotte what she liked about this assignment and her work. This would be the most appropriate response to build Charlotte's self-esteem and willingness to work hard. The other responses utilize a type of negative reinforcement that does not validate her success. A response that uses positive reinforcement and looks toward future successes would be the greatest motivator.

Charlotte Black Is an Average Student Who Puts Little Effort