Truthful Replies

Worksheet Description

The “Truthful Replies” worksheet is a creative writing exercise that prompts students to respond to a series of statements with a truism. A truism is a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting. The worksheet provides seven different personal or hypothetical statements that students may hear in everyday conversations, like “My dog ate my homework,” or “I’m not sure which job to take.” Students must think critically to come up with a universally accepted truth that relates to each of these scenarios as a response.

This worksheet teaches students about the concept of truisms and how to apply them in context. It challenges students to think about common experiences and express a corresponding truth that reflects general wisdom or an accepted fact. This activity encourages students to practice conciseness and relevance in their writing. It also helps develop their ability to engage with clichés and commonplace truths creatively, deepening their understanding of nuance in language.