1. Friendships

2. “ You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years of trying to get other people interested in you.” Why is this true?

3. What characteristics do you want in a friend?

4. What friendship provides Emotional support Models for imitation Opportunities to practice roles

5. Value all types of friendship Friendships with those your same age Friendships with adults Friendships with children Friendships with those of another gender Friendships with those from other backgrounds

6. What are some challenges of friendship?

7. Challenges of friendship Peer pressure Gossip Competition Loneliness Popularity Feeling friendships slip away

8. How can you make your friendship stronger?

9. Keeping friendships strong Accept friends as they are Encourage friends to reach for goals and praise them when they accomplish them Apologize when you hurt them Be loyal Work through problems Be reliable Share your friends with others

10. Writing Think of your best friend. What qualities does that person have that makes them your best friend? What is an event that helped to strengthen that friendship?

11. Group Work As a small group (2 – 3 people), you will develop a skit about a problem in friendship. It may be one we have discussed or one you come up with on your own. Your skit needs to be between 60 and 90 seconds. You will be performing this in front of the class tomorrow.