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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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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

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Friendship Fixers

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Five-Step Conflict-Resolution Framework

Drama Scenario Example

Group Scenario Review

Role-Play Practice

Reflection Journaling

Action Planning & Closing

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Friendship Fixers

Alyssha Walker

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