Being Frank
From Storyline Online
9 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional Learning
Summary
Frank believes honesty is always the best policy -- so he says exactly what he thinks, all the time. When his bluntness hurts feelings, he learns that kindness matters too. Read by Bob Odenkirk.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Frank believes honesty is always the best policy -- so he says exactly what he thinks, all the time.
- What is Frank's rule about telling the truth?
- How does being too blunt cause problems for Frank?
- How can you tell the truth in a kind way?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: honest, blunt, tactful.
Try it: Rewrite a too-blunt comment so it is both honest and kind.