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Is It Ok To Lie?

Is it ever OK to lie?

Consider what you read in the article, as well as your own viewpoints. Check the box next to the point of view you will argue in your essay. Or write your own opinion in the space provided.

Yes! Kindness matters most ✓

No! Lying is wrong. Period.

Reasons and Examples you think lying is okay If someone needs a confidence boost If they have a bad haircut They think they don't look good

Reasons and Examples you think it is NOT okay to lie When it puts you or others into danger Saying that nothings happening, if something dangerous is going wrong Telling them something is safe if its not

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Then follow the steps below. Look at what you wrote in the “Yes” and “No” columns on page 27. Which points support your opinion? What other information supports your opinion?

List at least three supporting details on the lines below. Here’s an example: If you think it’s never OK to lie, one of your supporting details might be: “. . . if we can’t assume that others are telling the truth, how can we trust anything we hear or read?”

Sometimes, people don't want to hear the “truth” as it may put them down. When people get upset, the worst thing you can do is to make them more upset.

To get out of a dangerous / concerning situation, you may have to lie about something personal

Lies can also help you make a situation more enjoyable, like if you were in the most boring class and you just lie and say “I wish I could just rip up this work” even though you dont really want to.

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STEP 2: GATHER SUPPORT FOR YOUR OPINION

STEP 1: DECIDE WHAT YOU THINK

The beginning of your essay is called the hook because it “hooks” your readers’ attention. The hook should relate to the topic of your essay, but it can take many forms. It can be:

1. An anecdote (a very short story): Describe your experience with lying. Have you ever told a lie that spun out of control? Have you ever told a white lie that made a friend feel better?

2. A surprising fact: Find a fact that will raise your readers’ eyebrows. Several surprising facts are included in the article. You can also do some research to find one that is not included in the article.

3. A quote: Find a thought-provoking quote that relates to the topic of your essay. Choose one of the ideas above, or use your own idea, and write a hook on the lines provided.

Your hook:

Have you ever told something to your parents that wasnt entirely true? It felt weird right? Thats called lying, its a natural response to an awkward situation. Even though its natural, some people believe that its wrong.

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Now write an essay that uses examples to defend your position. (see the next page for an outline for your work.

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