The Theme of Honesty Part 2: The Empty Pot

Stay tuned for our next Lesson Plan on the Theme of Honesty with a wonderful story from China: The Empty Pot. The Lesson Plan will cover Common Core Standards for Understanding Characterization with this tale that explores the character traits of youth, specifically with being truthful, but not wanting to look foolish at the same time. A group of boys who wish to be Emperor are given "royal seeds" to grow in six months time; whomever flourishes the best plant will be crowned the successor. However, what the boys don't know, is that they've been tricked to test their character! The "royal seeds" have been baked and therefore won't grow a magnificent plant. Will any of the youth be honest despite looking foolish and show up empty-handed or will they give in to their desire to be king and "grow" a plant to try and win the contest. Read it here and look for our Lesson Plan for this tale tomorrow!