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Supportive Friend Skills

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Lesson Plan

Supportive Friend Skills

How to be a supportive friend

This lesson aims to teach high school students how to be supportive friends through active learning strategies. Students will engage in a role-playing activity, watch a short video, and participate in a guided discussion. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy, communication skills, and the ability to support peers in need, fostering a more inclusive and caring school environment.

Audience

High school students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Active Learning

Materials

Role-playing scenario cards, Discussion questions, and Video: How to Help a Depressed Friend or Partner

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of being a supportive friend.
  • Explain the importance of empathy and active listening in friendships.

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

5 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute role-playing scenario cards to each group.
  • Instruct students to act out the scenarios, focusing on supportive behaviors.
  • Encourage students to discuss what worked well and what could be improved.

Step 3

Video Viewing

3 mins

Step 4

Guided Discussion

4 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the video and role-playing activity.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences and insights on being supportive friends.

Step 5

Closure

1 min

  • Summarize key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Encourage students to apply these skills in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Supportive Friend Discussion

This discussion will help students reflect on the role-playing activity and video, encouraging them to think critically about how to be supportive friends.

What are some key behaviors of a supportive friend?

Encourage students to think about empathy, active listening, and offering help.







How did the role-playing activity help you understand supportive behaviors?

Discuss the scenarios and what students learned from acting them out.







What did you learn from the video about supporting a friend in need?

Focus on the practical tips and advice given in the video.







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