Theme Exploration

What is the importance of friendship?

• Friendship has no impact on personal growth

• Friendship is only necessary for material gain

• Friendship is only important for social status

• Friendship is important for emotional support, companionship, and personal growth.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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How can kindness make a difference in someone's day?

• Kindness can uplift someone's spirits, show them they are cared for, and inspire them to pass on the kindness to others.

• Kindness can lead to negative consequences

• Kindness has no impact on someone's day

• Kindness can make someone feel worse about themselves

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CCSS.RI.3.2

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Why is teamwork essential in achieving goals?

• Teamwork enables individuals to combine strengths, skills, and knowledge to work towards a common objective.

• Individuals can achieve goals more efficiently without teamwork.

• Teamwork hinders progress by causing conflicts among team members.

• Teamwork is unnecessary as it leads to a lack of accountability.

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Can you give an example of a time when generosity made a positive impact?

• Keeping all your money to yourself and not helping those in need.

• Refusing to donate to a charity even when you have the means to do so.

• Ignoring a friend in need and not offering any support.

• Donating money to a charitable organization to provide food and shelter to those in need.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

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How can you be a good friend to others?

• Listen actively, show empathy, be supportive, communicate openly, respect boundaries, and be trustworthy.

• Ignore their feelings

• Break promises

• Gossip about them behind their back

Describe a situation where kindness was shown to you.

• A friend ignored my call for help when I was stranded in a remote area.

• A coworker spread rumors about me instead of offering assistance.

• A stranger noticed my distress when I was lost in a new city and offered to walk me back to the hotel.

• A family member criticized me when I needed support during a difficult time.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

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What are the benefits of working together as a team?

• Decreased productivity and efficiency

• Limited problem-solving capabilities

• Reduced creativity and innovation

• The benefits of working together as a team include increased productivity, improved problem-solving, enhanced creativity, better communication, and a sense of camaraderie.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

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Share a story where someone's generosity touched your heart.

• A stranger ignored my plea for help when I was lost in an unfamiliar city.

• I witnessed someone stealing from a charity donation box.

• A friend borrowed money and never returned it, despite knowing I needed it urgently.

• A stranger found and returned my lost wallet with all its contents.

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Why is it important to show kindness to everyone?

• It promotes positivity, builds strong relationships, and creates a more compassionate and understanding society.

• Kindness is only necessary for certain individuals, not everyone.

• It encourages conflict and division among people.

• Being unkind is more beneficial for personal success.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

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How does friendship help us during tough times?

• Friendship makes tough times worse

• Friendship leads to more conflicts

• Friendship causes emotional distress during tough times

• Friendship provides emotional support, understanding, different perspectives, advice, and encouragement during tough times.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9