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Friendship Conflict Resolution

Read the scenario, then work through the questions. There may be more than one respectful way to resolve a conflict. For personal reflection, you may write about a made-up situation instead of sharing something private.

Read the situation

Keira and Finn planned to work together on a science project. At lunch, Keira saw Finn working with another group and assumed Finn had changed plans without telling her. Keira sent a message: “You clearly don’t want to work with me.” Finn replied, “I thought you were away today. I’m sorry I didn’t check.” Both friends felt upset. They still need to decide how to finish the project.

1.Which statement best describes the main problem between Keira and Finn?

They have different ideas about what happened and did not check their assumptions.
They both refuse to work on the science project.
Finn has deliberately excluded Keira from every activity.
They disagree about the science topic.

2.Write one fact from the situation and one assumption Keira made. Explain briefly how checking the assumption could help.

3.Which action is most likely to help them understand each other?

Send more angry messages until the other person gives in.
Talk when they are both calm, take turns speaking, and ask questions.
Ask their friends to decide who is right.
Ignore each other and leave the project unfinished.

4.Write an assertive I-message Keira could use. Include how she felt, what happened, and what she would like next time.

5.Finn says, “I thought you were away today. I’m sorry I didn’t check.” Write one response that shows Keira is listening, without needing to agree with everything.

6.Match each friendship skill with the example that best shows it.

Taking turns
Checking an assumption
Finding a solution
Reflecting

Asking, “Did you think I was away?”
Thinking afterwards about whether the plan worked for both people.
Each person speaks without interrupting.
Agreeing who will complete each part of the project.

7.Suggest two fair ways Keira and Finn could finish the project. Choose the better option for them and give one reason.

8.True or false: If a conflict keeps happening, feels unsafe, or one person is being threatened, it is sensible to seek help from a trusted adult.

TrueFalse

9.Choose one strategy you could use in a future disagreement: pause to calm down, check what happened, use an I-message, listen without interrupting, or ask for support. Explain how it could help.