Place a list of moral situations, issues, or problems that fifth graders might face, such as the following, on the chalkboard or posterboard. Have students rate the issues: S = a serious moral issue, N = not too serious an issue. Discuss their evaluations.
___ stealing a CD or DVD from a brother or sister
___ skipping Sunday Mass regularly
___ writing a book report for a book you never read
___ copying a homework assignment from someone
___ mocking a person of a different race, religion, or culture
___ bullying someone
___ lying to your parents
___ spreading rumors about someone at school
___ cursing
