Moral dilemma 'Lying' cartoon scenario with worksheet & discussion prompts

“Lying” cartoon scenario with teacher’s discussion notes and worksheet – Grades 3-4

This colourful cartoon scenario features ‘Lying’ as a moral dilemma. It is to be used as a visual stimulus to encourage children to engage with a classroom discussion on ‘lying’ and if it is always wrong. Teachers are provided with the following downloadable resources:

· Colour cartoon with text

· Black and white cartoon with no text

· Discussion prompt questions

· Student worksheet for extension

The question prompts provide teachers with the tools to lead a constructive discussion that uses ethical reasoning as outlined in the Australian Ethical Understanding Continuum. To:

· recognise and explore ethical concepts in a familiar context

· reason and make ethical decisions, consider consequences and reflect on ethical action

· examine values, rights and responsibilities.