Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.
“It is often the case that revealing the complete truth may bring trouble—discomfort, embarrassment, sadness, or even harm—to oneself or to another person. In these circumstances, it is better not to express our real thoughts and feelings. Whether or not we should tell the truth, therefore depends on the circumstances.”
Do circumstances determine whether or not we should tell the truth?
Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.
*This prompt was taken from http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/sat-writing-prompts.html, but originally it was posted in an actual SAT exam in May of 2007.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:
1) Research the current global economic situation. Specifically, why was there a credit crisis in the United States? How has this affected the global market? Remember to write down your research and your research sources in the Research section of your notebook.
2) Find three commonplaces about truth that are relevant to your perspective about this prompt.
3) Come to the next class with your notebook and a willingness to discuss!
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