Read the poem silently. As you read, underline the parts of the poem that you agree with.
Students will underline different lines based on personal agreement.
Commonly underlined lines might include 'May my friendships always be the most important thing to me' (shows priority of friendship) and 'With special friends I feel I'm blessed' (expresses gratitude).
'But love my friends the way they are' (shows acceptance) and 'I'll try all that a friend can do to make their wishes come true' (shows dedication to friendship).
Explanation
This is a personal response activity where students engage with the poem individually before sharing. The poem by Jill Wolf expresses various aspects of true friendship including commitment, acceptance, and selflessness. Students choose lines that resonate with their own understanding of friendship.
Solution Steps
Students underline lines based on personal agreement.
'May my friendships always be the most important thing to me' shows priority of friendship.
'With special friends I feel I'm blessed' expresses gratitude.
'But love my friends the way they are' shows acceptance.
'I'll try all that a friend can do to make their wishes come true' shows dedication to friendship.