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Lesson Name: Class Discussion about Honesty


 * Submitted by** Alix McKee

2B Student demonstrates an understanding of honesty & integrity.
 * Standard**(s):

//The Honest to Goodness Truth// by Patricia McKissack
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Students will discuss the importance of honesty in our interactions with each other. Students will recognize the difference between honesty that is constructive and honesty that is destructive and hurtful.
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Read aloud //The Honest to Goodness Truth// by Patricia McKissack. Stop along the way to discuss (this could be done in a Socratic seminar fashion):

When is it important to tell the truth? Vote always, most of the times, sometimes Explain

What does Libby learn about telling the truth?

Can you remember a time when truth was hurtful to you?

How do you decide when to speak the truth?

Write a personal narrative about a time when truth and trust were helpful or destructive in your life.
 * Assignment:** (Independent Practice)

Students review their work to see if it includes (a) a description of the situation or event in which there was an opportunity to decide whether to be truthful or trustworthy; (b) the decision made; (c) thoughts on why that decision was made; and (d) whether that still seems like the best decision and why.
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