Lesson 1 - I Am Always Truthful in the things I do

The learners are able to:

1. Discuss briefly what truthfulness is and how it can be shown or manifested

2. Point out ways on how children show truthfulness in their work and the use of social media

1. Create and apply different strategies on how one can be truthful

2. Do a role play situations where someone shows truthfulness.

"Truth or Tale Activity" - the teacher will show small cards with scenarios and the pupils will determine if it's "Truth" or "Tale"

Right after the activity, the teacher will ask how they came up with their answers. 

After gathering the information, the teacher will now proceed the lesson proper.

A person shows truthfulness in the things he or she does when:

1. He or she stands for what he or she believes is right.

2. He or she uses words that match his or her actions.

3. He or she does not fool himself or herself in doing what he or she knows is wrong.

4. He or she fills his or her mind with things that will help him or her live a clean life.

5. He or she puts into practice what he or she knows is always right.

6. He or she asks permission from his or her parents with the use of social media, who should then carefully explain to him or her the following:

a. potential dangers of social media due to some bullying practices of other people

b. pros and cons of social networking sites

c. careful analysis of online posting

d. privacy and confidentiality of one’s account.

7. He or she asks himself or herself if there is truthfulness in the news, issues, and advertisements he or she has read or heard in the newspapers, television, social media, or Internet.

8. He or she examines truthfully, clearly, and critically the situations or current events that he or she has encountered.

9. He or she also seeks the guidance of parents once he or she read or heard news that conveys untruthful messages.

Reasons why people sometimes are not truthful in the things they do:

1. They are avoiding trouble and protecting themselves by pretending that they were not the one who did the bad actions, when in fact they were the one who did it.

2. They are avoiding punishment from strict parents and teachers.

3. They are avoiding embarrassment so that they will still have friends.

4. They are covering up for others, like members of their family or friends.

5. They want others to get into trouble.

To be successful in this, people have to remember some guidelines:

1. Always do what you say and honor your promises; this requires that a person is dependable and keeps the promise whether it is significant or not.

2. Tell the truth and never lie; be honest and speak the truth. If it is unavoidable to lie, confess as soon as possible and admit your mistake. If you cannot accept your mistake, your lying will cause anxiety, depression, and physical illness. Other people might not believe you anymore.

3. Show strong moral attitude. Be confident. No betrayal should be observed when you are away from others. Be truthful and dedicated.

4. Be consistent in your behavior. Show ability in good judgment, loyalty, and protection of other people’s rights whether in their absence or presence.

5. Be neutral and fair when placed in difficult situations. Do not be one-sided or show bias when making decisions but consider both sides and show balanced judgment.

MAPEH - Incorporating their innate talents 

Directions: Write the word "Truth" if the sentence shows being truthfulness, hence "Not" if it's not.

_______1. Paul submitted a well-organized and colorful project to his teacher which was made by his older brother.

_______2. Some children told their parents that they are eating nutritious food for their lunch and snacks, but the truth is they prefer junk food.

_______3. Perlita told her friend Mia that she has a nice well-trimmed hair, but the truth is she does not really appreciate it. Perlita pretended to show appreciation for the beauty of her classmate’s hair.

_______4. I told my mother that I am sick and cannot go to school, but the truth is that I was lazy to attend my Mathematics class because I had a difficult time understanding the lesson.

_______5. My father is giving me extra allowance for the week, but I told him that Mother has already given me money last night.

_______6. I intentionally do not tell my parents that I play video games not appropriate for my age.

_______7. I make it a point to analyze first the truthfulness of the news and advertisements that I watch on television and the Internet.

______8. I do not easily believe in the different news and issues I have read and heard unless I ask my parents if it is true and the writer/reporter is reliable and credible.

______9. I have to tell my friend that the nice things I bring to school like beautiful hair clips and headbands are not mine but are lent to me by my cousin. They are my cousin’s accessories.

______10. Sometimes, I am tempted to get the interesting and colorful cartoon storybook of my seatmate which is our favorite but I decided not to get it.

ACTIVITY # 2: ACT IT

Form a group of 4, and you are task to do a role play about any situations in school or in the house about not being truthful and how can you turn it the other way around.