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Forming Friendships Lesson Plan

Forming Friendships Lesson Plan

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2003

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Forming Friendships

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Learners discuss the importance of friendships and the main factors of friendships after reading the story "Poll uncovers friendship secrets". The lesson is set up as an open class discussion in order for the students to learn from each other.

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bullying, friendship, respect

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bullying, friendships, respect, health

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