In this lesson, we explore the value of reading and discuss why it is good for the community when everyone has access to books.

We learn about public trust and identify characteristics of public figures that merit trust. Learners also discuss how they can use their own time, talent, and treasure to support trustworthy politicians, sports figures, corporations, and celebrities.

The learners identify the different communities with which they engage. They explore what it means to develop reciprocal trust within different communities.

Learners play a game that helps them identify qualities in others that make them trustworthy.

Learners reflect on their own experience with trustworthy behavior or respond to a quote about trust.

The learners read the metaphor drawings of the other groups and copy strong words and phrases that help define trustworthiness. They identify traits of people they know (including themselves) and write a definition of trustworthy.

The learners use metaphors to describe a trustworthy person.

Learners write an acrostic poem using the letters of their name to communicate their trustworthy nature.

Learners examine their family trust relationships and connect their experiences with the trust bank account. They brainstorm things their family depends on them for and decide if they feel trustworthy at home.

Learners brainstorm ways to "build capital in a trust bank account." They read and discuss a Celtic folktale and discuss the role of communication in building trust.