Discussing different types of lies and rating them in their severity and damage to others will help the students understand about communicating honestly. They will explore different ways communication can be changed through interpretation and intentionally misleading. The students will explore how people can be dishonest with themselves, and they will reflect on how they can be honest with themselves about community and world issues and take personal responsibility.

Focus Questions:

What role does honesty play in relationships and life success?  How can developing honesty equip people as world citizens who contribute to the common good?

The learner will:

• discuss whether leaving out information is dishonest.
• rate the severity of different types of "lies".
• discuss and come to consensus on the most damaging lies and list damaging examples.
• define obfuscation.
• brainstorm and practice ways to be honest or dishonest in communication.

• recognize statements that shift blame are examples of not being honest with oneself.
• read about "burying one's head in the sand."
• brainstorm issues that people may be hiding from in their community.
• write in his/her journal about taking personal action for an issue.

It is recommended that learners keep a journal to record their learning and reflections about the character traits studied.