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Friendship

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Students identify the characteristics of a good friend and assess themselves as a friend. They practice opening statements to initiate conversation and discuss ways to maintain friendships.

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friendship

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characteristics, friendship, good friend, health
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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