Lesson Plan

Friendship Detectives Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize subtle forms of relational aggression (like exclusion or gossip) and practice positive responses to support kindness in friendships.

Relational aggression can harm students’ self-esteem and peer relationships. Teaching them to spot and address these behaviors builds empathy, resilience, and a safer classroom community.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Lesson Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

4 minutes

Step 2

Define Relational Aggression

5 minutes

Step 3

Scenario Analysis

8 minutes

Step 4

Group Sharing

5 minutes

Step 5

Independent Reflection

5 minutes

Step 6

Closing & Takeaway

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Friendship Detectives

What Makes a Good Friend?

What Is Relational Aggression?

Overt vs. Relational Aggression

Scenario Analysis

How to Respond

Reflection Time

Takeaway & Next Steps

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Friendship Detectives

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