Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends

The questions inside

One per chapter, across all 10 chapters — every question is editable before you print.

1. What does this chapter teach about why friendships are important in a person's life?
2. What is one tip from this chapter for meeting new people, and how could you try it at school or in your neighborhood?
3. How does the author explain what it means to be a good listener when you are talking with a friend?
4. Which friendship skill in this chapter do you think would be easiest for you to use, and which would be hardest? Explain why.
5. What does this chapter say about dealing with shyness or nervous feelings when trying to make friends?
6. Think about a friendship problem described in this chapter. What steps could someone take to solve it in a fair way?
7. What kind of person makes a trustworthy friend, based on this chapter? Give examples of actions that show trust.
8. What lesson does this chapter teach about handling teasing, bullying, or mean behavior?
9. After reading this chapter, what do you predict would happen if someone tried to change everything about themselves just to be liked?
10. What is the most helpful idea from the book that you want to remember about making or keeping friends? Why does it stand out to you?

Example answers

Printed at the front of the booklet, so your reader can see what a strong answer looks like.

How does the author explain what it means to be a good listener when you are talking with a friend?

I think the author explains that being a good listener means giving the other person your attention. I would show this by looking at my friend, not interrupting, and asking questions about what they said. A good listener does not just wait for their turn to talk. They try to understand how the other person feels.

What kind of person makes a trustworthy friend, based on this chapter? Give examples of actions that show trust.

A trustworthy friend is someone who keeps promises and does not share private things with other people. For example, if I tell a friend something embarrassing, they should not tell the whole class. A trustworthy friend also tells the truth, even when it is hard. That makes people feel safe in the friendship.

What is the most helpful idea from the book that you want to remember about making or keeping friends? Why does it stand out to you?

The most helpful idea I want to remember is that friendships take practice and effort. This stands out to me because people are not perfect friends all the time. If I make a mistake, I can apologize and try to do better. I also learned that being kind and being myself are both important.