Different Kinds of Friends
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about different types of friends.
- Talk about your own friends and the different types of friendships you have.
- Read about how friendships can change and grow.
- Listen to a story about two friends.
- Write about why different kinds of friends are important.
Key Words:
- Acquaintance: Someone you know, but not very well. (Example: Someone you say “hello” to at school or work.)
- Friend: Someone you know and like to spend time with.
- Best Friend: Someone you trust and feel very close to. You share secrets and can talk about anything with them.
Let’s Talk About It!
- How many friends do you have? What are their names?
- What do you like to do with your friends?
- What makes a good friend?
Let’s Read a Story!
Emily and Sarah were classmates. At first, they just said “hi” to each other in the hallway. But they started working on a project together and became friends. Soon, they were hanging out all the time and telling each other everything. They became best friends!
Questions about the Story:
- How did Emily and Sarah meet?
- What helped them become closer friends?
- How did their friendship change over time?
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short conversation between two friends talking about how they met and became friends.)
Talk with a Partner!
Tell each other about a time you made a new friend. How did you meet? What helped you become closer?
Homework:
Write a few sentences about why you think it’s important to have different kinds of friends.
Extra Fun:
Draw a picture of you and your friends doing something fun together!
