Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson – friendship. Start with a short brainstorming session: what does ‘friendship’ mean to you? Write down the students’ answers on the board. This activity aims to activate students' prior knowledge and engage them in the discussion. The teacher asks questions about their friends and their qualities. This stage prepares students for further activities by establishing a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Introduce new vocabulary related to friendship (e.g., trustworthy, loyal, supportive, caring, honest). Use flashcards with pictures and definitions. Engage students in pronunciation practice and ask them to create sentences using the new words. Focus on the context. Afterwards, create a brief gap-fill exercise with the words to check if they’ve grasped the meaning. This stage contributes to building students' vocabulary and linguistic competence.

Divide students into small groups and ask them to discuss what qualities make a good friend. Encourage them to share personal experiences and provide examples. The teacher monitors the group discussions, providing guidance and support. After the group work, each group presents their ideas to the whole class, and the teacher summarizes the key points on the board. This contributes to developing students’ critical thinking and collaborative skills.

Present students with several friendship scenarios (e.g., a friend is upset, a friend needs help with homework, a friend is feeling left out). Assign roles to students and ask them to act out the scenarios, using the vocabulary and phrases they have learned. The teacher provides feedback and encourages students to use appropriate language and communication skills. The goal is to provide opportunities for students to practice their communication skills in a realistic context.

Read a short story about friendship with the students. Ask comprehension questions to check their understanding. Discuss the story’s message and themes. Focus on identifying the qualities of good friends demonstrated in the story and the challenges they overcome together. This contributes to building students’ reading comprehension and analytical skills.

Review the key vocabulary and concepts learned during the lesson. Ask students to complete a “Friendship Web” where they write down the qualities of a good friend, the things they do to be a good friend, and why friendship is important. Conduct a short class discussion on the values and importance of friendship, and allow students to share their insights. This provides students with an opportunity to consolidate their understanding and reflect on their learning.