Lesson Plan

How to Be a Friend Lesson Plan

Teach 6th graders how to recognize signs of a struggling friend and practice supportive ways to check in and communicate, building empathy and effective listening skills.

Building communication and empathy skills helps students support peers and create a caring, inclusive classroom environment.

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Preparation and Review

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity & Role-play

7 minutes

Step 3

Discussion & Reflection

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to 'How to Be a Friend'

Introduce the topic of friendship and why it’s important. Mention that today we’re learning how to check in with friends who may be struggling.

What Makes a Good Friend?

Detail slide introducing key qualities of a good friend: listening, supporting, caring, and noticing when someone is upset.

Example Conversation

Slide to model an example conversation. Read the dialogue slowly, emphasizing the caring tone.

Role-Play Activity

Slide to instruct the class on the role-play activity. Ensure that all students understand their roles.

Discussion & Reflection

Wrap up the lesson by discussing what was learned. Ask reflective questions to encourage students to think about how they can apply these skills.

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How to Be a Friend

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