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How Do You Define “Friend?” Lesson Plan
Publisher
Nebraska Department of Education
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Grade
9th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Duration
45 mins
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How Do You Define “Friend?”

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Shared values are often the keystone in friendships. Class pairs use their "Values" handout from a previous lesson and interview one another to identify values they share and don't share. Then, consider how their differences contribute to their relationship.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, self-awareness, friendship, career planning, career skills, careers, career goals, career readiness, financial goals, personal finance, values

Instructional Ideas

  • Play Randy Newman's song "You've Got A Friend in Me" as pupils enter the classroom
  • To prevent embarrassment, before the lesson, instructors should create the pairs based on what they know about existing friendships  

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires "Values" handout from a previous lesson
  • Make copies of the "Friend/Peer Interview: Values" handout

Pros

  • Includes an exit ticket

Cons

  • None

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