What Is A Good Friend
Name three qualities that make a good friend.
Kind, trustworthy, listens to me, honest, respectful
Speaks to you with kindness and respect
Good friend
What would be the opposite?
What is something you can do when you meet someone for the first time?
Greet them, introduce yourself, ask them for their name, etc.
You are walking down the hallway and a peer see's you. They start yelling down the hallway "HEY!!Hey!! How's it going?!"
Is this appropriate or inappropriate?
inappropriate- how else could they have interacted with you?
"Oh I have a way better phone than you do, and my clothes are better than yours!"
What is this an example of?
Showing off/bragging
Is this something a good friend would do?
Is mean to you when they are around certain people
Not a good friend
If you want to get to know someone, what are three possible topics you could explore with them?
Favorite videogame or movie, do they have any siblings or pets, do they have any hobbies, etc.
You see a peer sitting alone in class during recess, you walk up and ask them if they would like to join you in a game.
Is this appropriate or inappropriate?
appropriate
True or False: A friend is someone who understands that everyone has their own personality, likes, and dislikes.
True
Doesn't keep their promise
Not a good friend
Can you only be friends with someone that only has the same interests and opinions as you?
Nope!
A peer in class continues to interrupt and talk over you, you respond by saying: "Shut Up!"
Is this appropriate or inappropriate?
inappropriate- how else could you resolve this situation?
What could you do/say if your friend says they are upset/sad?
Try to make them feel better by listening and asking questions
Talks to you in a calm manner when the two of you disagree
A good friend
What is something you can do to build trust in a friendship?
Being honest with each other, not lying, etc.
A peer in class is trying to make you mad by bullying you, you respond with neutral comments (ex. "You could be right, maybe so, that could be, etc.)
Are your responses appropriate or inappropriate?
Appropriate
True or False: When you disagree with something someone says, you should try to find a way to compromise.
True- What is a compromise?
Is this an example of a good friend?
Supports you when you are feeling down
Yes!
What would you describe as the best quality you provide in a friendship?
It’s up to you! There is no right or wrong answer
You're learning something new in class that is challenging and difficult. It's making you feel frustrated. You blurt out loud, "This is stupid!"
Was this appropriate or inappropriate?
inappropriate