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To Tell the Truth

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Students participate in a discussion designed to help them discern the truth from lies. They discuss picture cards and make true and false statements regarding the information on the cards. Students also listen to various fables about truth and discuss the moral presented in the story.

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honesty

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Social & Emotional Learning, honesty, social studies
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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr

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