Interactive worksheet teaching integrity by sorting moral and immoral actions.

Solution to the "What is INTEGRITY?" Worksheet

This worksheet helps students understand integrity by sorting behaviors into two categories: Moral (actions that reflect integrity) and NOT Moral (actions that do not reflect integrity).

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✔ Step-by-Step Explanation

Integrity means doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. It includes honesty, responsibility, respect, and keeping promises.

We’ll go through each example and decide whether it shows moral behavior (integrity) or not moral (lacking integrity).

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🔹 Sorting the Examples

| Example | Category | Reason |
|--------|---------|-------|
| doing the right thing | ✔ Moral | This directly reflects integrity — choosing what's right. |
| blame others for actions | ✘ NOT Moral | This is dishonest and avoids responsibility. |
| being honest | ✔ Moral | Honesty is a key part of integrity. |
| showing disrespect | ✘ NOT Moral | Disrespect harms relationships and goes against ethical behavior. |
| telling secrets to others | ✘ NOT Moral | Breaking trust violates integrity. |
| take responsibility for actions | ✔ Moral | Taking ownership shows maturity and integrity. |
| telling lies | ✘ NOT Moral | Lies deceive others and damage trust. |
| treat others with respect | ✔ Moral | Respect is essential in ethical behavior. |
| keeping promises | ✔ Moral | Keeping promises builds trust and shows reliability. |
| doing the wrong thing | ✘ NOT Moral | This is the opposite of integrity. |

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✔ Final Answer: Sorted List

#### Moral (Shows Integrity)
- doing the right thing
- being honest
- take responsibility for actions
- treat others with respect
- keeping promises

#### NOT Moral (Lacks Integrity)
- blame others for actions
- showing disrespect
- telling secrets to others
- telling lies
- doing the wrong thing

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🌟 BONUS Suggestion (List of More Ways to Have Integrity)

On the back of the paper, students can write:
- Say sorry when you make a mistake
- Return lost items to their owner
- Refuse to cheat on a test
- Stand up for someone being treated unfairly
- Admit when you don’t know something
- Follow rules even when no one is watching

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✔ Summary

Integrity means acting with honesty, fairness, and responsibility. The Moral column includes actions that build trust and show character, while the NOT Moral column includes behaviors that harm trust and relationships.

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