Sam spoke with a stammer (口吃). Despite his condition, he was an outgoing boy and was never afraid to try new things. He strongly believed that where there is a will, there is a way.
Finally, the day for him to attend primary school arrived. He was a little worried and afraid but he did not let his feelings affect his positive learning attitude. As he entered the school gate of Flora Primary School, the noisy school campus greeted him. Students in the canteen were either enjoying the delicious food or talking happily.
Soon, the school bell rang and it was time for the students to return to their own classes. On Sam's way back to class, he met the principal, Mr. Teo. "Have a great first day in school, Sam! I am sure you will have lots of fun here, " wished Mr. Teo.
He gave Sam a warm hug. The hug was all Sam needed to calm himself down as he felt he was ready to face the other students belonging to the same class as him.
In no time, the students of Sam's class were back in their seats. Sam was asked to introduce himself. " Bu.… but Mrs. Ta. . Tan, I spe… speak wi… with a stam… stammer. The oth… other pup… pupils will defin… definitely ma… make fu. . fun of m… me, " Sam stammered as panic and worry began to set in him. "I'm sure they will understand your condition. Just go ahead and take your time, " Mrs. Tan gave him a smile.
It was terrifying. Forty pairs of eyes were glued onto him when he began his speech. "Calm down Sam, calm down, " a voice broke out, Phew! It was just Mrs. Tan.
"Ha ha! Ha ha! Big baby Sam needs a teacher to calm him down and speaks with such a funny stammer. He should go back to preschool and learn how to speak, " a few boys who were a little too tall for their age started to make fun of him. Upon hearing that, the entire class except Tom started to laugh,
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Tom was the only boy who did not laugh at Sam.
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Mrs. Tan stopped the students from talking and laughing.
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