👧👦 Talk Boosters – Topic 6: “Is it okay to lie sometimes? What do you think?”

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22 May, 2025

🧑‍🏫 Day 6: Instructions for Teachers

Talk Booster Topic:
“Is it okay to lie sometimes? What do you think?”

i. General Instructions:

Introduce the topic gently and ask students to speak for 1–2 minutes.
Encourage them to share their opinion and explain their reasoning.
Help them use simple present tense and opinion phrases like:
👉 I think / I feel / In my opinion / Sometimes / It's not right to lie because...
Let them share real-life examples, like something from school or home.
While they speak, note small grammar or clarity issues and correct them gently.
After they speak, help them rephrase their thoughts in clearer English.
Keep the mood safe and respectful — remind them it's okay to have different views.

ii. Topic Instructions:

Ask students to talk about:

Do you think it’s okay to lie sometimes? Why or why not?
Is it ever okay to lie to protect someone’s feelings?
What’s the difference between a small lie and a big lie?
Have you ever told a lie? What happened after that?
How do you feel when someone lies to you?
Can telling the truth sometimes be difficult? Why?
What are the good habits of an honest person?

🌟 Encourage phrases like:

👉 I think lying is wrong / Sometimes I lie when I’m scared / Telling the truth is better / I feel bad when I lie / In my opinion, small lies are still lies / I try to be honest...

💬 Useful words & phrases:

lie, truth, honest, feelings, mistake, tell, wrong, right, scared, protect, secret, trust, sorry, explain, habit, kind, brave, good/bad

🗣️ Example Starter:

“I think lying is not good. Even a small lie can hurt someone. But sometimes, people lie to avoid trouble or to protect others. Once, I told a lie about finishing my homework, and later I felt bad. I believe it's better to tell the truth, even if it's hard. In my opinion, honesty is a good habit we should all try to follow.”

🌈 Follow-up Questions:

1️⃣ Is lying always bad?
2️⃣ When do people usually lie?
3️⃣ Have you ever told a lie? Why?
4️⃣ What happens when people find out the truth?
5️⃣ Do you feel better when you tell the truth?
6️⃣ Why is honesty important in friendship?
7️⃣ Can a small lie become a big problem?
8️⃣ What do you do if you make a mistake?
9️⃣ What would you do if your friend lied to you?
🔟 Is it brave to tell the truth even when it's hard?
1️⃣1️⃣ What would you do if someone asks you to lie?
1️⃣2️⃣ How do you feel when someone is always honest?
1️⃣3️⃣ Can lying ever help a situation?
1️⃣4️⃣ What is a good way to say the truth kindly?
1️⃣5️⃣ Should we always tell the truth, even if it hurts?

SAMPLE 1/1

“ Hello everyone,

Today, I want to talk about whether it is okay to lie sometimes.

In my opinion, it is always better to tell the truth. Lying might help us avoid trouble for a short time, but it can hurt others and break their trust.

Sometimes, people lie because they are scared or don’t want to make someone sad. For example, we might say we finished our homework when we didn’t, or we might say someone’s drawing looks good even if we don’t mean it. But even small lies can grow into big problems.

I think telling the truth shows courage and honesty. If we make a mistake, it’s okay — we should admit it and say sorry. That makes us better people.

Being honest helps us build good friendships and makes others trust us. I try my best to speak the truth, even when it is hard.

So, is it okay to lie? I think it’s better to be honest and kind. That way, we can always feel proud of what we say and do.

Thank you! ”