Traits of Good Citizens
Session 8: Honesty and Truthfulness

Materials

• Books about honesty and truthfulness
• Drawing paper
• Crayons and markers

Instructional Activities

1. Read books to students about honesty and truthfulness. Discuss the interactions of the characters and how they did or did not show examples of honesty and truthfulness.
   
   
2. Discuss the differences between honesty and tattling, and help students understand when, how, and whom to tell when there is a problem.
   
   
3. Divide students into small groups, and help them write simple skits that demonstrate honesty and truthfulness in the classroom. Have groups present their skits to the class.
   
   
4. Have students write about and illustrate with pictures a time when they were honest or truthful, even if it was difficult. The following Web site may be helpful:
   Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids <http://bensguide.gpo.gov>.