Two Truths and a Lie

By Ed Steitz

Each student writes down 3 statements of "fact" about themselves. 2 of them must be true, the other statement must be false but sound true. Skillful students will write 2 statements about themselves that sound like they could be false because they are pretty amazing. The other statement must also sound amazing but must be untrue, hence the lie!

Each day 2 or 3 students write their 3 "facts" on the board and each person in advisory tells which statement they think is false. After everyone has a chance to "vote" the student reveals one statement that is true. Then they reveal the statement that is false.

The result? Students get a chance to get to know interesting information about each other.

Materials: A working brain!