Lesson Plan

Friendship Foundations Lesson 1

Introduce the concept of healthy friendships by identifying key characteristics, and assess prior understanding through a pre-test.

Establishing a clear understanding of healthy friendships empowers the student to recognize positive relationship traits and set the foundation for future growth.

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Preparation for Lesson 1

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Pre-Test

5 minutes

Step 2

Direct Instruction on Healthy Friendships

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Discussion

5 minutes

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Lesson 1: Healthy Friendships

Introduce the lesson and set a welcoming tone. Remind the student that this is a safe space for learning about healthy friendships.

Pre-Test: What Do We Know?

Explain the purpose of the pre-test. Emphasize that the pre-test helps understand her current knowledge and there is no judgment.

Exploring Healthy Friendships

Use reading excerpts from the Healthy Friendship Reading material. Highlight visual and textual key points such as trust, respect, and support.

Guided Discussion

Guide the discussion using the provided Script for Guided Discussion. Ask with open-ended questions to stimulate conversation and personal reflection.

Activity: Friendship Worksheet

Instruct the student on how to complete the Friendship Characteristics Worksheet and facilitate reflection on the discussion.

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Script

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Reading

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Worksheet

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Quiz

Pre-Test Quiz

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Lesson Plan

Friendship Foundations Lesson 2

Help the student identify signs of unhealthy friendship and understand when to seek help, reinforcing her ability to make safe choices.

Recognizing unhealthy behaviors is essential for maintaining personal well-being and learning when to ask for adult support during challenging social situations.

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Preparation for Lesson 2

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Reading Review

8 minutes

Step 2

Guided Discussion on Unhealthy Friendship Traits

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Unhealthy Friendship Traits Worksheet

12 minutes

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Worksheet

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Friendship Foundations

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