Lesson Plan
Friendship Fixers Lesson Plan
Students will identify common friendship drama scenarios and practice conflict-resolution strategies through interactive discussions, role-play, and reflection to build empathy and stronger peer connections.
This lesson equips 8th graders with social-emotional skills to manage conflicts, reduce peer drama, and foster positive relationships, improving classroom climate and student well-being.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
20 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Group Scenario Review
20 minutes
Step 3
Teaching Strategies
15 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
25 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Journaling
10 minutes
Step 6
Action Planning and Closing
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Friendship Fixers
Objectives
Why This Matters
Today’s Agenda
Five-Step Conflict-Resolution Framework
Drama Scenario Example
Group Scenario Review
Role-Play Practice
Reflection Journaling
Action Planning & Closing

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