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8th grade reading & vocabulary
Unit 2: Lesson 1
Building knowledgeWelcome to the Obscuring the Truth unit!
It’s always better to be honest, right? While lying often causes unnecessary problems, sometimes telling a lie can be useful and even the right thing to do! This unit includes articles that cover the science of lying and stories that demonstrate the good and bad that can come from fibbing.
In this unit, you will:
- Read about studies to do with how lying works
- Think about how it’s become a part of society
- Read stories with themes of honesty and dishonesty
- Consider when you think it’s OK to lie
By:
- Watching videos that explain different approaches and strategies for reading
- Reading and answering questions about literary and informational texts
- Expanding your academic vocabulary
In order to answer the essential question: Why do we lie?
Want to join the conversation?
i lie because im gay(24 votes)
Is being honest good though??(8 votes)
depends on what the situation is(0 votes)
We lie to hide the truth(6 votes)
we lie because some people don't need to find out the truth(5 votes)
I guess we lie to not hurt peoples feelings(4 votes)
The earth is a better place without lying,so I lie.(4 votes)
Thank you for your service(1 vote)
Is lying good for your health??(4 votes)- I know that lying can be used for good and bad. I want to know how you can tell if lying can be healthy for someone using it for good.(1 vote)
to get out of if and not to be in punishments(1 vote)- Why do we lie? Some people lie because they want to sound cool, some lie to spare peoples feelings, and some to spare their own.(1 vote)