1. On a new “DO NOW” paper, describe a time in your life when you had to make a moral decision. What was the problem? How did you solve it? Was it hard for you to make the “right” choice? 3 minutes. do now
2. what type? Examines the use of words in ethical language Talks about how students generally cheat even if they believe it is wrong Describes how a tribe in Africa practices cannibalism on the 70th birthday Lists what type of food Jewish people are allowed to eat Describes in general how people should behave DO NOW: On the same paper as the earlier DO NOW. 1 ½ minutes.
3. boo/yay theory Marriage is a good thing. Selling children in the market is morally wrong. Stealing bowling balls from the bowling alley is great. Eating your neighbor’s cat is never allowed. Tricking small children is the best thing to do. It is best to tell the truth. DO NOW: On the same paper translate into boo/yay . 1 ½ minutes.
4. boo/yay theory Flying an airplane without a license – yaaayyyy!!!! Turning in someone else’s homework and calling it my own – boooo!!!!! Not wearing my id – booo!!! Stealing lunch coupons – yippeee!!!!! Dressing inappropriately on dress down day – boooo!!!! Dressing properly on dress down day – hoorayyy!!!!!! DO NOW: On the same paper translate from boo/yay . 1 ½ minutes. Opposite Opposite