A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify the moral of the story. At the end of the lesson you will be able to describe the behavior and choices of the characters.

The Friendship Between Tim and Fred

Tim and Fred go for a walk in the forest. They share a close friendship.

The Encounter with the Bear

A bear appears, causing panic. Tim climbs a tree to escape.

Fred's Reaction

Fred falls and plays dead. The bear loses interest in him.

Tim's Return

After the bear leaves, Tim comes back to Fred. He asks what the bear said.

Feelings of Betrayal

Fred feels betrayed by Tim's choice to abandon him.

Moral of the Story

A true friend stands by you in difficult times.

Definition List

Friendship: A relationship of mutual affection between people. Betrayal: The act of being disloyal or unfaithful

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.