, TMN3703
ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
DUE 19 AUGUST 2026
Question 1 (50 marks)
Lesson Plan: "Being a Good Friend" for Grade 1 Life Skills (Personal and Social Well-being)
1. Topic and Context (5 marks)
Topic: Being a Good Friend
Grade: 1 (Foundation Phase)
Context: This lesson forms part of the Personal and Social Well-being study area within the Life
Skills curriculum. According to the CAPS document, Grade 1 learners should explore
relationships with family, school, and the broader community, including understanding
concepts like sharing, helping, and showing respect (Department of Basic Education, 2011: 36).
The topic "Being a Good Friend" is developmentally appropriate for Grade 1 learners as they
are at a stage where peer relationships become increasingly important, and they are learning to
navigate social interactions, cooperation, and empathy (TMN3703, 2020: 8).
This topic matters because it addresses the social and emotional development of learners,
equipping them with foundational interpersonal skills that will assist them in building positive
relationships throughout their lives (TMN3703, 2020: 7). At this developmental stage, children are
egocentric and require explicit guidance to understand perspectives other than their own. This
lesson provides structured opportunities for learners to explore friendship qualities, practice
sharing and kindness, and understand the feelings of others—all essential components of social
competence (Department of Basic Education, 2011: 9).
2. Clear Learning Objectives (10 marks)
By the end of this one-hour lesson, learners will be able to:
Identify and describe at least three characteristics of a good friend (e.g., sharing, helping others,
being kind, listening, taking turns) through class discussion and verbal contributions (TMN3703,
2020: 16).
Demonstrate understanding of friendly behaviours by participating in a role-play scenario that
illustrates positive social interactions such as sharing, comforting, or including others (TMN3703,
2020: 15).
Express and communicate feelings related to friendship by creating a drawing of themselves
being a good friend and explaining what they have drawn to the class (TMN3703, 2020: 15-16).
ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
DUE 19 AUGUST 2026
Question 1 (50 marks)
Lesson Plan: "Being a Good Friend" for Grade 1 Life Skills (Personal and Social Well-being)
1. Topic and Context (5 marks)
Topic: Being a Good Friend
Grade: 1 (Foundation Phase)
Context: This lesson forms part of the Personal and Social Well-being study area within the Life
Skills curriculum. According to the CAPS document, Grade 1 learners should explore
relationships with family, school, and the broader community, including understanding
concepts like sharing, helping, and showing respect (Department of Basic Education, 2011: 36).
The topic "Being a Good Friend" is developmentally appropriate for Grade 1 learners as they
are at a stage where peer relationships become increasingly important, and they are learning to
navigate social interactions, cooperation, and empathy (TMN3703, 2020: 8).
This topic matters because it addresses the social and emotional development of learners,
equipping them with foundational interpersonal skills that will assist them in building positive
relationships throughout their lives (TMN3703, 2020: 7). At this developmental stage, children are
egocentric and require explicit guidance to understand perspectives other than their own. This
lesson provides structured opportunities for learners to explore friendship qualities, practice
sharing and kindness, and understand the feelings of others—all essential components of social
competence (Department of Basic Education, 2011: 9).
2. Clear Learning Objectives (10 marks)
By the end of this one-hour lesson, learners will be able to:
Identify and describe at least three characteristics of a good friend (e.g., sharing, helping others,
being kind, listening, taking turns) through class discussion and verbal contributions (TMN3703,
2020: 16).
Demonstrate understanding of friendly behaviours by participating in a role-play scenario that
illustrates positive social interactions such as sharing, comforting, or including others (TMN3703,
2020: 15).
Express and communicate feelings related to friendship by creating a drawing of themselves
being a good friend and explaining what they have drawn to the class (TMN3703, 2020: 15-16).
