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Two Truths and a Lie: a sticker of a row of three cards, two with check marks and one with crossed fingers

Two Truths and a Lie Classroom Game

Share three statements about yourself, one of them made up, and let the class guess which is the lie.

  • Whole class or small groups
  • 15 min
  • Index cards
  • 3rd to 12th grade
  • Quiet
One page with all five steps

How to Play

5 steps
  1. Two Truths and a Lie, step 1: Write three facts

    Write three facts

    Two true things about yourself and one that isn't.

  2. Two Truths and a Lie, step 2: Read them out

    Read them out

    Mix up the order so the lie isn't obvious.

  3. Two Truths and a Lie, step 3: Vote

    Vote

    The class votes on which one is the lie.

  4. Two Truths and a Lie, step 4: Reveal

    Reveal

    Share the lie and the story behind the truths.

  5. Two Truths and a Lie, step 5: Next player

    Next player

    Keep going around the room.

Ways to Change It Up

  • Unit ReviewTwo true facts and one false one about the topic you are studying.
  • History EditionStudents speak as a historical figure.

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