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Asking Friends to Hang Out
In order to get to know others we first learn about them, then we share about ourselves, and finally, we must spend time with them. Learners will review the basic steps of seeking out friends and learn how to build stronger relationships over time.
Lesson Plan
1. Figure Out Where Your Students Struggle
Try to determine where your high school students are struggling when asking others to hang out. Do they feel too nervous? Do they need some practice with the steps? How are they communicating the most, in-person or over text? Ask them to model how they would ask a friend to hang out so you can see their approach.
2. Review the Basic Steps
Talk about who are good choices to ask to hang out and then talk about all of the pre-planning they need to do before they even ask. They should have some semblance of a plan in mind, such as which day, where the options are, and if the other person will find those options fun and interesting. They may need to talk to their parents first to make sure they are free and have a ride if needed.
3. Practice, Practice, Practice
In order to ask a friend to hang out, our learners need to feel comfortable and confident. The more they practice in a safe setting, the better they will feel. Use our Asking Others to Hang Out worksheet with 12 practice scenarios and discuss what is successful or not so successful about each one.
Sample Video
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