by Rebecca Hersher 2016

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "How Small Fibs Lead to Big Lies" by Rebecca Hersher.

In the informational text "How Small Fibs Lead to Big Lies," Rebecca Hersher discusses a study conducted by researchers to determine whether or not people who tell small lies are more likely to tell bigger lies.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Morality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"Why do people do bad things?" and "How do we understand the world around us?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this psychology article at home:
    • What was "How Small Fibs Lead to Big Lies" about?
    • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
    • What did you learn about Morality?
  • Watch the following clips with your child at home: