15–30
minutes
HONE S T y BIG Buddy S ession 3 :
Reflections
To wrap up their exploration of the topic, students meet in their home classrooms to talk about the story and the buddy experience. You may want to ask one or two of these questions and then have students do the reflective journal writing activity below: • Why was Francine worried when Mr. Ratburn said he was going to contact her parents to help with the water problem? Have you ever told a lie and worried about it later? Why? • How do you think Francine's friends felt when they found out she wasn't telling the truth about the soccer game? • Do you think you might have felt the same way that Francine did? Why or why not? • Think about your own experiences. Do you remember a time when you exaggerated something or didn’t tell the truth? How did it make you feel? Ask students to think about what they have learned about being honest and telling the truth. To help them gather their thoughts, you may want to first allow time for reflection through journal writing and drawing. Ask them to write about a time they (or someone they knew) struggled with being honest. If time allows, have volunteers share their story. This is also a good opportunity to check in with students about how things went with their buddies and strategize solutions for any problems that arose. Follow up with individuals who did not have a good experience.
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72 Big Buddy Session: Francine’s Tough Day
