In this lesson, students read three stories that use the simple present in context. They also answer comprehension questions. More tasks are available in the digital version, including vocabulary practice using the bold words and grammar review exercises.


Exercise Club – Simple Present

In this lesson featuring content adapted from The Associated Press, students read a true story about workplace friendships. This lesson includes a photo task as well as vocabulary practice, comprehension questions, and a read-aloud task.

The full lesson is available on digital. Click on the Immersive Reader icon to hear the audio. 

Workplace Besties

This lesson includes a short reading about the International Day of Friendship. It also includes vocabulary review and comprehension exercises. Phrasal verbs are introduced, and students discuss the intricacies of friendship.

International Day of Friendship

In this lesson, students read three stories about friendship that use the simple past in context. They read about new friends, long-lost friends, and unlikely friends. They also answer comprehension questions. This is a blended learning lesson with additional digital-only tasks.


Friendship – Simple Past 

In this lesson, students read three stories that use adjectives in context. They also answer comprehension questions. More tasks are available in the digital version, including vocabulary practice that focuses on opposite adjectives. 

Indoor & Outdoor Plants – Opposites

In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Washington Post, students read about two women who have been pen pals for more than 70 years. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions as well as a speaking task.



Pen Pals Forever

Students develop English reading skills and review low-intermediate grammar targets while focusing on the universal theme of friendship. 



Friends Forever