Honesty

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**__Discussion__**

1. Are you surprised by the statistics mentioned in this video?  Discuss with a partner. Be prepared to share your response with the class

2. Why do you think people are "dishonest" with the truth. They either blatantly lie or exaggerate (dishonesty)

3. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you have lied? Have you ever asked yourself, why?

4. Imagine living in a world where everyone always told the truth. What would be the implications of this?

5. In the movie, Liar Liar, Jim Carrey's character finds himself in a position where he cannot lie or exaggerate and always has to tell the truth. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wanted to lie but had to tell the truth?

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__**Discussion** __

1. This song is covered by Beyonce. Do you know who originally wrote and performed it?

2. What is the songwriters main message that he is trying to convey or share through the lyrics of this song? Hint: First verse and chorus of song

3. The lyrics for this song were inspired by the breakdown of a relationship that the songwriter was experiencing. Have you ever felt like the songwriter? Perhaps betrayed by the dishonesty of a friend or someone close to you? How did you respond?

__**Task**__

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">1. Write a poem or song that has the theme of honesty <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;"> You may choose to work with a partner of by yourself