WorksheetsHow do we maintain friendships?
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 21mins
The first day back at school after summer break. Sarah, a new student, is feeling nervous about making friends. She sees a group of students, including Liam, laughing together at a nearby table.
What qualities might Sarah be looking for in a friend? (Choose all that apply)
Someone with similar interests
Someone who is kind and welcoming
Someone who is popular
Someone who can make her cry
The first day back at school after summer break. Sarah, a new student, is feeling nervous about making friends. She sees a group of students, including Liam, laughing together at a nearby table.
What could Liam and his friends do to make Sarah feel welcome?
Invite Sarah to join their group, introduce themselves, ask about her interests, and make her feel included in the conversation.
Laugh at Sarah for being nervous
Laugh louder
Tell Sarah she doesn't belong with them
The first day back at school after summer break. Sarah, a new student, is feeling nervous about making friends. She sees a group of students, including Liam, laughing together at a nearby table.
How can Sarah take initiative to introduce herself to the group?
Walk over to the table and say hello.
Pretend to be busy on her phone and hope they notice her.
Wait for someone to talk to her first.
Sit at another table and avoid eye contact.
Jessica has lent her favorite book to her friend, Ben. A week later, she asks for it back because she wants to re-read it. Ben hasn't finished it yet and asks to keep it a little longer.
What are some strategies Jessica could use to communicate her needs to Ben in a friendly way?
Tell him she needs the book back right away.
Explain that she wants to re-read it and ask if he can finish it soon.
Kindly ignore him and hope he gets the message.
Calmly make up an excuse about needing the book for schoolwork.
Jessica has lent her favorite book to her friend, Ben. A week later, she asks for it back because she wants to re-read it. Ben hasn't finished it yet and asks to keep it a little longer.
How can Ben be respectful of Jessica's request while explaining his own situation?
Tell her the book is his now and refuse to give it back.
Listen to her request and offer to return it by a specific date.
Make fun of her for wanting the book back.
Say he lost the book and avoid talking to her about it.
Jessica has lent her favorite book to her friend, Ben. A week later, she asks for it back because she wants to re-read it. Ben hasn't finished it yet and asks to keep it a little longer.
What are some compromises they could reach?
Ben can keep the book indefinitely
They can forget about the book and move on
Set a specific return date, borrow another book, read together and discuss
Jessica can buy a new copy of the book
Maya overhears her two best friends, Olivia and Chloe, talking. They are gossiping about another friend in their year. Maya feels uncomfortable with this conversation.
What are some reasons why Olivia and Chloe might be gossiping? (Choose all that apply)
They want to feel important or included.
They feel jealous of the other friend.
They care about the other friend and are trying to help.
They are bored and looking for something to talk about.
Maya overhears her two best friends, Olivia and Chloe, talking. They are gossiping about another friend in their year. Maya feels uncomfortable with this conversation.
What are some potential consequences of gossiping about others? (Choose all that apply)
Improved communication skills
Strengthened friendships
Enhanced reputation, Trust and friendship
Damaged relationships, loss of trust, hurt feelings, and a negative reputation.
Daniel and Ethan have been friends since childhood. They are planning a weekend movie marathon, but they can't agree on which genre to watch.
How can Daniel and Ethan listen to each other's preferences and find a compromise?
Let a third friend choose the genre for them
Create a list of movies from both genres they like and alternate between them during the marathon.
Watch only one genre and ignore the other's preference
Flip a coin to decide which genre to watch
Daniel and Ethan have been friends since childhood. They are planning a weekend movie marathon, but they can't agree on which genre to watch.
What is an impact of having friends with different interests?
Stagnation in personal growth
Narrowing perspectives
Limited exposure to new experiences
Broadening horizons
Daniel and Ethan have been friends since childhood. They are planning a weekend movie marathon, but they can't agree on which genre to watch.
How can they use this situation to strengthen their friendship?
By flipping a coin to decide the genre, avoiding any discussion or compromise
By watching movies separately and not spending time together
By giving up on the movie marathon idea altogether
By taking turns choosing a movie genre for the marathon, allowing each of them to share their preferences and interests.
Noah finds out that his friend, Lily, is going through a tough time at home. Lily seems withdrawn and doesn't want to talk about it.
What are some ways Noah can show his support for Lily without pressuring her to talk?
Tell her to just get over it
Send encouraging messages and offer help with tasks
Ignore her so she doesn't feel like she's being watched
Constantly ask her to talk about her problems so he knows more about the issues she is facing
How can Noah set healthy boundaries while still being a good friend?
Respect Lily's privacy if she doesn't want to talk, but be there to support her.
Get involved in her personal problems and try to fix them for her.
Gossip about Lily's situation with other friends.
Hacking her security cameras and seeing what she is experiencing at home
What resources might be available at school or in the community to help Lily?
A school counselor
A support group for teens
A helpline for mental health
A website with information on coping with difficult situations
Maya and Chloe have been best friends since elementary school. Now in year 10, they're placed in different English classes. Maya is excelling and loving the challenge, while Chloe is struggling and feels discouraged.
What are some ways Maya can support Chloe without making her feel bad?
Offer to study together, provide encouragement, help with difficult concepts, be patient and understanding
Tell Chloe she should just work harder and figure it out on her own
Constantly compare Chloe's performance to Maya's so she feels motivated to do better
Ignore Chloe's struggles and focus on her own success
Maya and Chloe have been best friends since elementary school. Now in year 10, they're placed in different English classes. Maya is excelling and loving the challenge, while Chloe is struggling and feels discouraged.
How can Chloe approach this situation in a positive way?
Drop out of the class
Blame the teacher for the difficulty
Ignore the problem, hope it goes away
Seek help from teacher, set achievable goals and focus on progress
Liam posts a funny meme online that his friends find hilarious. Unfortunately, it turns out to be offensive to others. People start commenting negatively on Liam's post.
What should Liam do about the situation?
Ignore the comments and pretend nothing happened.
Delete the post, apologise for any offense caused, and learn from the experiences
Argue with the people who commented and defend the post.
Edit the meme and remove the offensive part
Why is it important to be mindful of what you post on social media?
It can impact your reputation, relationships, and future opportunities.
People don't pay attention to social media posts
Social media is private and has no impact
It doesn't matter what you post
Alex and Ben have always bonded over their love for playing video games together. Lately, Alex has discovered a new hobby, playing a sport, and doesn't have as much time for games. Ben feels a little left out.
How can Alex show Ben he still values their friendship?
Still talk to Ben, but avoid talking about video games.
Tell Ben to find a new friend to play games with
Schedule specific times to play video games together
Ignore Ben and focus on the new hobby
Alex and Ben have always bonded over their love for playing video games together. Lately, Alex has discovered a new hobby, playing a sport, and doesn't have as much time for games. Ben feels a little left out.
What can Ben do to adapt to the situation?
Ignore Alex and find a new gaming partner
Convince Alex to quit the sport and focus on playing video games
Spread rumors about Alex to make him feel guilty
Show interest in Alex's new hobby and suggest finding a balance between playing video games and pursuing other activities.
