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What should Joe do?
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Joe is excited to write an essay about his favorite animal. He tells his friend Julie all about his topic. On the day their essays are due, Joe realizes that Julie has copied his idea. He doesn’t want to get Julie in trouble. But he also doesn’t want her to get credit for his idea.