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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3241708-hats?from_search=true
Illustrator: Kevin Luthardt
Publication Date: 01/01/2004
Genre: Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: K-3
Approximate Text Level: Could not find
Description: A little boy gets his feelings hurt when someone tells him his hat is dumb. He finds some friends at the park to help him overcome the bully.
Teaching Idea: I will discuss with my students ways to prevent and stop bullying as a class. Then I will have them gather into small groups and write a "class promise" that I will eventually hang up around the classroom.
Teaching Idea Link: http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/teaching-students-to-prevent-bullying.html

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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16190495-all-kinds-of-friends?from_search=true
Illustrator: Cherie Zamazing
Publication Date: 03/01/2013
Genre: Non-Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: PreK-2
Approximate Text Level: 2.9
Description: This book discusses the importance of friendships as children. This book also focuses on the different kinds of friends you will come across. Different races, ethnicity, gender, etc.
Teaching Idea: I will have my students individually write about three different kinds of friends that they have. Then I will have them come up with one way all three of the friends are similar.
Teaching Idea Link: http://www.goodcharacter.com/BCBC/Friendship.html

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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2140504.Patch?ac=1&from_search=true
Illustrator: Lisa Papp
Publication Date: 01/01/2009
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: PreK-3
Approximate Text Level: 2.4
Description: This book illustrates how sometimes, people might start off on the wrong foot. Sarah brags to Lauren how her horse is so much better. Sarah and her horse encounter some trouble in the woods. Lauren comes to the rescue with her horse.
Teaching Idea: I will have my students write about a time they did not get along with a friend, and if the resolved their problem, how? If not, come up with a way they could possible resolve the problem
Teaching Idea Link: http://www.goodcharacter.com/BCBC/Friendship.html

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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6482435-poodle-and-hound
Illustrator: Mitch Vane
Publication Date: 02/01/2011
Genre: Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: PreK-5
Approximate Text Level: Lexile Level- 500L
Description: Poodle and hound have many differences. But they do not let their differences come in between their spontaneous friendship.
Teaching Idea: I will have my students write about a friend they have that is a little different from them. Then I will have them write one thing they have in common and why they like them as a friend.
Teaching Idea Link: https://jillkuzma.wordpress.com/friendship-interaction-skills/teaching-ideas/

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Quinny and Hopper by Adriana Brad Schanen

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Quinny and Hopper by Adriana Brad Schanen

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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18656193-quinny-hopper?from_search=true
Illustrator: Greg Swearingen
Publication Date: 06/10/2014
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: 2-5
Approximate Text Level: 4.0
Description: Quinny ends up moving to a new town with her family. She meets the next door neighbor boy who is the complete opposite of her. Despite their differences, they end up spending a lot of time together over the summer. Their friendship hits some bumps on the road when the new school year begins.
Teaching Idea: I will have my students write to me about a sticky situation they have been in with a friend. I will then ask what they did to get out of that sticky situations.
Teaching Idea Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SUIZYjmfD6ikvVgWWicU_d87jG_NxoZcpDxPbABXUR4/edit?usp=sharing

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Lyrics:
Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain, we all have sorrow.
But if we are wise,
We know that there's always tomorrow.

Lean on me when you're not strong
I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on.

Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won't let show.

You just call on me, brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on.
I just might have a problem that you'll understand,
We all need somebody to lean on.

Lean on me when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on

You just call on me, brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on.
I just might have a problem that you'll understand,
We all need somebody to lean on.

If there is a load
You have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me.

Call me if you need a friend
Call me, call me, uh-huh
Call me when you need a friend
Call me if you ever need a friend
Call me, call me
Call me, call me
Call me, call me
Call me, call me
Call me if you need a friend
Call me, call me
Call me, call me
Call me, call me
Call me, call me
Call me

Description: This song illustrates how important it is to have someone who is there for them. Many people need that one person that they can always depend on.
Teaching Idea: I will have my students write a paragraph about someone they go to when they need someone. I will have them explain why they go to that person.

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Description: This advertisement is important to my text set because it shows how friends can help each other out, even by doing the littlest things. Sometimes all a friend needs is something so little and simple.
Teaching Idea: I will have my students gather into small groups and list activities or tasks that need more than one person to complete.

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Coca-Cola presenta The Friendly Twist. Una botella de Coca-Cola como cualquier otra pero con un pequeño twist.

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Description: This websites has articles on how to be a good friend, how to spot and stop a bully and how to
Teaching Idea: I will have the students gather into small groups and read the bullying article. I will have them list some characteristics that bullies have. Then, I will pass out a bullying scenario to each group and have them come up with a resolution.

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Description: This video shows how some friends take the extra step to show that they care about their friend. Turtle travels a long distance to attend Bo's birthday party.
Teaching Idea: I will ask my students if they've ever gone the extra mile to make their friend happy. Then I will have them write about the that time and what they did for their friend.

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I Am A Good Friend: Teaching Children the importance of being a good friend

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Poem: Here For You by Nicolette J. Proffitt

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Poem: Here For You by Nicolette J. Proffitt

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The past you cannot forget or undo,
The future is all we can look forward to.

I wish I could have been there by your side...
For all the times you've wept and cried.

Know from my heart, what I say is true...
That I hurt for the pain you have been through.

Never alone shall you be,
Someday, freedom you will see

May your hopes and dreams come true,
No matter where you are, I'll always be here for you.

Source: http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/here-for-you
Description: This poem was important for me to add to my text set because you do not meet all your friends as children. Later on in life, you meet friends who you do not know what their past is about. It is important to remember that even though you weren't there for them in their past, you are there for them now.
Teaching Idea: I will have my students write a poem on what characteristics they think good friends should have.

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Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
We sign our cards and letters BFF
You've got a million ways to make me laugh
You're lookin' out for me; you've got my back
It's so good to have you around

You know the secrets I could never tell
And when I'm quiet you break through my shell
Don't feel the need to do a rebel yell
Cause you keep my feet on the ground

[Chorus 1]
You're a true friend
You're here till the end
You pull me aside
When something ain't right
Talk with me now and into the night
'Til it's alright again
You're a true friend

[Verse 2]
You don't get angry when I change the plans
Somehow you're never out of second chances
Won't say "I told you" when I'm wrong again
I'm so lucky that I've found

[Chorus 2]
A true friend
You're here till the end
You pull me aside
When something ain't right
Talk with me now and into the night
'Til it's alright again

[Bridge]
True friends will go to the end of the earth
Till they find the things you need
Friends hang on through the ups and the downs
Cause they've got someone to believe in

[Chorus 3]
A true friend
You're here till the end
You pull me aside
When something ain't right
Talk with me now and into the night
No need to pretend
You're a true friend
You're here till the end
Pull me aside
When something ain't right
Talk with me now and into the night
'Til it's alright again
You're a true friend [3x]

Description: This song portrays the importance of having a long time friend. It also states some important characteristics that friendships should have.

Teaching Idea: I will have my students write a song about their best friend. And if they would like, they can sing it to the class or me.

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Kai-Lan, Princess of Friends by Veronica Paz

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Kai-Lan, Princess of Friends by Veronica Paz

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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7171815-kai-lan-princess-of-friends
Illustrator: Dave Walston
Publication Date: 07/10/2010
Genre: Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: PreSchool-2
Approximate Text Level: Could not find
Description: The Monkey King comes to Princess Kai-Lan for some help with getting the Fox King and Bear Queen to become friends. Kai-Lan tries her very best to have to two of them make up and become friends again.
Teaching Idea: I will have my students gather into small groups and discuss the things Kai-Lan did to have Fox King and Bear Queen become friends. Then I will have them independently write what they would've done if they were in Kai-Lan's shoes.
Teaching Idea Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wAWAOkpUN2DmBz7jVXaR1wgIA_d3sZha74jG67z6B2s/edit?usp=sharing

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Pirate, Viking & Scientist by Jared Chapman

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Pirate, Viking & Scientist by Jared Chapman

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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20980668-pirate-viking-scientist
Illustrator: Jared Chapman
Publication Date: 11/14/2014
Genre: Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: PreK-3
Approximate Text Level: Accelerated Reader- IL: LG, BL: 2.7, AR Pts: 0.5
Description: This book illustrates a situation that some people go through when having multiple friends. Sometimes, your friends don't get along with each other and you don't know what to do. Scientist figures out a way to have his two best friends get along for his birthday.
Teaching Idea: For this book, I will have my students get into small group and come up with situations were friends are fighting. Then I will have them come up with solutions on how to resolve the situation.
Teaching Idea Link: https://educators.brainpop.com/lesson-plan/friends-activities-for-kids/

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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10372600-without-you
Illustrator: Geneviève Côté
Publication Date: 02/01/2011
Genre: Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: Pre-K
Approximate Text Level: Lexile-320
Description: Without You is a book that shows children what happens when two friends stop being friends. It shows the difference when two friends are getting along and when two friends aren't getting along.
Teaching Idea: I will have my students seated on the floor and I will ask them what activities they enjoy doing alone. We will create this list as a group. Then I will ask them what activities are funner to do with friends. I will then have them return to their desk and draw a picture of an activity they enjoy doing with a friend.
Teaching Idea Link: https://educators.brainpop.com/lesson-plan/friends-activities-for-kids/

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Online Description: https://www.amazon.com/Friend-Anette-Bley/dp/1935279009
Illustrator: Anette Bley
Publication Date: 3/01/2009
Genre: Non-Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: PreK-4
Approximate Text Level: Could not find
Description: This book demonstrates different ways loyalty and respect is shown in friendships. A Friend goes over aspects most friendships go through in life.
Teaching Idea: For this book, I can have my students write down situations when they believe they will need a friend. They can also write down situations when they need to be there for a friend.
Teaching Idea Link: https://educators.brainpop.com/lesson-plan/friends-activities-for-kids/

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Olivia; A Guide to Being a Friend by Natalie Shaw

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Olivia; A Guide to Being a Friend by Natalie Shaw

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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24365523-a-guide-to-being-a-friend?from_search=true
Illustrator: Patrick Spaziante
Publication Date: 10/07/2014
Genre: Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: Preschool-2
Approximate Text Level: Could not find
Description: Olivia and her friends provide great examples throughout the book on ways friends should treat each other. Olivia goes over important characteristics that friendships need to have.
Teaching Idea: I will ask my students to create a "Good Friend Recipe". Students will list what "ingredients" (characteristics) and what "instructions" (steps) are needed to be a good friend.
Teaching Idea Link: http://www.goodcharacter.com/YCC/BeingFriends.html

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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18197342-how-to-grow-a-friend
Publication Date: 01/06/2015
Genre: Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: K-2
Approximate Text Level: Lexile-110 Adult Directed Text
Description: This book is about the different characteristics friendships have. This book teachers children how to handle some problems that most friendships go through.
Teaching Idea: With this book, I can have my students make a flower out of paper and they will be able to decorate it. Then I can have them add a "tag" to the flower dedicating it to a friend of their choice.
Teaching Idea Link: http://www.slideshare.net/millerfly1234/9780375973253-4-1

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If You Give A Moose A Muffin by Laura Numeroff

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If You Give A Moose A Muffin by Laura Numeroff

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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/826584.If_You_Give_a_Moose_a_Muffin
Illustrator: Felica Bond
Publication Date: 2/28/1994
Genre: Comedy and Humor
Approximate Interest Level: K-2
Approximate Text Level: 2.7
Description: This book is about a moose that is frequently asking for something more. First a muffin is given to the moose, then he asks for jam. Then he ask for more and more. And at the end of the book, it'll all trace back to his first want, a muffin and jam. From this book, my students will learn that friendship means being there for someone, even when sometimes they can be a little too much to handle.
Teaching Idea: I think one fun way to test reading comprehension with this book is by cutting out a letter "M" and having the students list/draw what happens in each part of the house.
Teaching Idea Link: http://www.brighthubeducation.com/lesson-plans-grades-1-2/101984-if-you-give-a-moose-a-muffin-book-activities/

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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/512758.A_Friend_For_Dragon?from_search=true
Illustrator: Dav Pilkey
Publication date: 9/01/1994
Genre: Comedy and Humor
Approximate Interest Level: K-2
Approximate Text Level: 2.5
Description: A lonely little dragon is looking for a friend. He comes across a few other animals but none of them want to be his friend. Dragon stumbles upon an apple who "says" he would be his friend. Dragon and Apple's friendship is very typical, but towards the end something terrible happens to Apple.
Teaching Idea: For this book I can teach my students ways to be a good friend.I will have my students write down the nice things Dragon does for Apple and have them write down a name of someone they have done it for.
Teaching Idea Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XqlSPr2OF_o6Q1Q7SB6OHvRmG5VmEFbLrAB4YZZlpkQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel

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Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel

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Online Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/537296.Frog_and_Toad_Are_Friends
Illustrator: Arnold Lobel
Publication date: 2/28/2003
Genre: Classics
Approximate Interest level: K-2
Approximate text level: 2.4
Description: This book has four stories about two friends, Frog and Toad. They do many things together like writing to each other, hanging out together and just being there for each other when needed. This book demonstrates a great way friends should treat each other.
Teaching idea: I think one good way of teaching my students to appreciate their friends is by having them write their best friend a letter describing all the reason why they appreciate them. By doing this, they will connect to the book by relating   their personal life.
Link for teaching idea:
https://www.muscogee.k12.ga.us/ForStaff/divisions2/Academics/ElementaryEd/ElemEdTeacherResources/Shared%20Documents/Frog%20and%20Toad%20are%20Friends%20Unit.pdf

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Online description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/370493.The_Giving_Tree
Illustrator: Shel Silverstein
Publication date: 10/07/1964
Genre: Fables
Approximate interest level: K-2
Approximate text level: 2.6
Description: This story is about a tree giving everything it has to a little boy that she loves. This story portrays an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.
Teaching idea: I believe that with this story, I can teach my students that friendship is a two way road. I will teach them this by using a story map. The story map, when completed, will show how much the tree has done for the little boy and how little the boy has done for the tree.
Link for story map: http://www.readingrockets.org/pdfs/storymap_simple.pdf