Read The Hating Book by Charlotte Zotolow and discuss. Students return to their role-playing groups from the previous day and discuss problems that might arise in those situations. Act this out and end with a possible solution. Review in discussion the key elements of friendship. Review the key ideas in the books read during the week, including those read independently by the students.
Students write their own short story about a good friend and include illustrations.
Story must include how they became friends, what they like to do together, and an example of a time when they had to resolve a conflict. Select students who would like to share their stories aloud. Transfer Students will be challenged to try and make a new friend. Opportunities will be provided for sharing new insights.