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Which subject	Personal development
What topic	Starting high school and making friends
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
Add group activities
Include homework
Show correct answers
Prepare slide templates
Number of slides	5
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Topic

Starting High School and Making Friends

Objectives

To understand the common challenges of starting high school.
To identify strategies for making new friends.
To develop confidence in social interactions.
To encourage positive attitudes towards starting a new educational journey.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Printed handouts with tips for making friends
Paper and pens
Sticky notes
A timer

Grade/Age Group

Year 7

Subject

Personal Development

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

National Curriculum Link

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum requirements for personal development, emphasizing social skills, emotional well-being, and transition into new educational environments.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly discuss the importance of starting high school and making friends. Ask students to share what they are looking forward to and their fears.
2	Group Discussion	5 min	Organize students into small groups (4-5 students each) to discuss their feelings about starting high school. Encourage sharing of personal stories.
3	Strategies for Making Friends	10 min	Present tips for making friends (using handouts). Discuss ways to overcome shyness, such as initiating conversations and joining clubs.
4	Role-Playing Activity	5 min	Conduct a brief role-playing activity where students practice introducing themselves and starting a conversation with a peer.
5	Reflection and Homework Assignment	5 min	Ask students to reflect on what they’ve learned and to write down one strategy they will use to make friends in high school. Explain homework will be checked.

Homework

Students will write a short paragraph about a strategy they plan to use for making friends in high school. This will be collected and checked without presenting it in front of the class.