Teachers Go to Court for Bad Actions
Introduction
Some teachers did bad things to children. Now, courts in different countries give them punishments.
Main Body
In Australia, William Gulson talked to a fake 15-year-old child online. He did not touch a child, but the judge said his actions were very bad. He must do 400 hours of work for the city and stay on a special list for eight years. In the USA, Jordan Henderson hurt four students. He did many bad things. The judge gave him a very long time in prison. He may stay there for his whole life. Other teachers in the USA got shorter prison times. Katelyn Schronce went to prison for about two years. Michelle Mercogliano went to prison for 15 months because she gave drugs to a student.
Conclusion
Judges give different punishments. They look at how much the teacher hurt the child.
Learning
⚖️ The Power of 'MUST' and 'MAY'
In this story, the judge uses special words to say what is allowed or required. For an A2 learner, these two words change the whole meaning of a sentence.
1. MUST → This is for 100% rules. There is no choice.
- Example: "He must do 400 hours of work."
- Meaning: He has to do it. It is a law.
2. MAY → This is for possibility. It is a 'maybe'.
- Example: "He may stay there for his whole life."
- Meaning: It is possible, but not certain.
Quick Guide: The Difference
| Word | Feeling | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Must | 🛑 Strong/Required | You must stop at the red light. |
| May | ❓ Possible/Maybe | It may rain tomorrow. |