Identify the elements of negligence and apply them to a scenario that you create involving an injured student in the playground. Identify two defenses to negligence and explain how they could be applied to the scenario described in #1 above.

Torts: Negligence, Intentional, Defamation

Write a 3-5 page paper in which you provide specific rationales for the following scenarios. The paper should have at least three references and all APA guidelines are to be followed.

A minimum of three references are to be used and remember to follow all APA guidelines (7th edition).

Book: Legal Rights of School Leaders, Teachers, & Students 8th edition- McCarthy M., Eckes, S., Decker, J. (Should be included as 1 of the references)

1. Identify the elements of negligence and apply them to a scenario that you create involving an injured student in the playground.

2. Identify two defenses to negligence and explain how they could be applied to the scenario described in #1 above.

3. Individuals can receive damages for written or spoken injury to their reputations. How do defamation cases differ between public and private figures?