Making up after arguments
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe strategies to repair relationships after arguments.
Key learning points
- Sometimes we have arguments with friends.
- Arguments happen when we don't understand each other.
- Arguments can happen when someone’s needs haven’t been met.
- We can repair relationships after arguments if we both try.
- We need to listen and understand to repair relationships.
Keywords
Argument - when people disagree and give reasons why they think their idea is correct
Relationship - the connection between people
Repair - to fix something
Common misconception
Once people fall out, they cannot be friends.
Good friendships are strong enough to withstand difficult times, especially when both people want to repair the relationship and are willing to put in the effort.
Teacher tip
Remind pupils that it takes time and effort to maintain a healthy relationship. We cannot take them for granted.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
treating others kindly, valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries
doing or saying something that is not ok
an agreement where all people are happy
to have a different opinion from someone else
Q2.We should make others feel __________ in our class.
Q3.Good friends respect each other's ...
Q4.Which statements are true?
Q5.When should we ask a trusted adult for help?
Q6.What does it mean to support someone?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
when people disagree and say why they think their idea is correct
the connection between people
to fix something
Q2.Why might we have an argument with friends?
Q3.To help repair a relationship, we may need to say for the role that we played in the argument.
Q4.Which of the following statements are true?
Q5.It’s typical to have arguments with friends , but they shouldn’t happen all the time.
Q6.William and Mohammed have argued. William shouted at Mohammed for missing a goal in their football game. This made Mohammed feel upset so he shouted back. How should they try to repair the friendship?
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