1. Friendship

2. Bell Ringer
What are some good qualities that a friendship should have? List all you can think of…
What are some qualities of a friendship that would make you end the friendship? List all you can think of…

3. Friendship… We all want friends, BUT friendships should be… Balanced
Surround yourself with the right people
Help us to be better people

4. Friendship
A balanced relationship that improves mutual respect, builds good character & provides healthy behavior.

5. Balanced Friendships
Balanced Friendships: Two people who give & receive from each other equally.
One-sided friendship: A friendship where one person does most of the giving & the other person does most of the receiving.

6. How can you make new friends?
Join a Club or School Group
Volunteer for a community project
Talk to someone after class
Invite a new person at school to join your friends at lunch

7. Definitions
Clique - A group of friends that stick together most of the time & do not let someone in.
Gossip - Talking behind someone’s back using information that is true or not true.

8. Class Activity (list first…)
Grab a partner
You & your partner will be given a piece of paper. Draw a person who might look like someone who would be your friend.
All the good/positive qualities INSIDE your friend
All the bad/negative qualities OUTSIDE your friend.

9. Journal Question
#1: True or False: Positive friendships allow you to perform better in school? Why/Why not? Explain.
#2: True or False: You can expect good things such as NO putdowns, the truth, and honesty from your friends? Why/Why not? Explain.

10. Word Bank Friendship Healthy friendship Harmful friendship
One-sided friendship
Balanced Friendship
Gossip
Clique