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Jane and Sam were playing soccer. Sam fell and hurt her knee. Jane asked Sam if she was okay and got her a bandaid. Is Jane being a good friend or a bad friend? Why?
Good friend. Jane cared for Sam when she was hurt.
Janine and Chloe are friends. Chloe is feeling bad because she failed an exam. Janine knows Chloe is feeling sad, but she ignores Chloe and goes to play tag with her other friends. Is Janine being a good friend or a bad friend? Why?
Bad friend. She was being unsupportive. A good friend would try to make her friend feel better when she's feeling sad or mad
Lisa forgot her lunch at home. Her friend Sara offered some of her own lunch. Is Sara being a good or a bad friend? Why?
Good friend. Sara shared with Lisa.
Your best friend has recently started playing with someone else during break time. Every time you ask to join in, he/she tells you that they already have enough people. Is he/she being a good friend or bad friend? Why?
Bad friend. They are excluding you. A good friend would include you.
You shared a secret with your friend. The next day you find out that they told your secret to everyone in the class. Is she being a good or a bad friend? Why?
Bad friend. She is untrustworthy because she told your secret
Angela lost to Britt in a game of Connect 4 and said “Good game! Maybe I’ll win next time.” Is she being a good or bad friend? Why?
Good friend. She's being a good sport.
Maggie has started calling Sadie a nickname that she does not like. Sadie has asked Maggie to stop, but Maggie laughs and tells Sadie that she’s just trying to be funny. Is Maggie a good friend or a bad friend? Why?
Bad friend. She's calling her a name she doesn't like. A good friend would stop when asked.
When Ruby invites Tamara over to her house, she lets Tamara choose the game they are going to play. Is Ruby a good or bad friend? Why?
Good friend. Ruby is being a good host by listening to what Tamara wants to play
Maria is stuck on a math question. Kate, who sits next to her in class, offers to help her with her work. Is Kate a good or bad friend? Why?
Good friend. She is being helpful.
Sophia is getting teased by some classmates about her new glasses. Lucy overhears and goes up to them and says "That's not a nice thing to say" and invites Sophia to sit with her. Is Lucy a good friend or a bad friend? Why?
Good friend. She was standing up for Sophia.
Lily's teacher introduces Danielle, a new student, to the class. Lily invites her to play at recess and introduces her to all of her friends. Is Lily a good friend or a bad friend? Why
Good friend. She is including Danielle.
On her way to the lunch table, Sophie spills her juice all over the floor. Nicole rushes over with a bunch of paper towel and starts mopping up the mess. Is Nicole a good or bad friend? Why?
Good friend. She is helping Sophie
Carrie has Melissa over to her house for a sleepover on the weekend. At school on Monday, Melissa says "Hi" to Carrie but Carrie ignores her and walks off with 2 other girls. Is Carrie a good or bad friend?
Bad friend. Carrie is only hanging out with Melissa on the weekend and ignores her at school.
Ellen has started hanging out with the new girl Becky. Ellen's friend Kara tells her that she'll only hang out with her if Ellen stops hanging out with Becky. Is Kara a good friend or a bad friend? Why?
Bad friend. She is telling Ellen who she can be friends with.
Your friend is always making negative comments about your hairstyle, the clothes you wear, or the number of followers you have on TikTok. Is she a good friend or a bad friend? Why?
Bad friend. She is judgmental, puts you down, makes you feel unaccepted.
