📘 Beginner English Lesson: "Lily and Her New Friend"
VOCABULARY
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Friend - (frend) /frɛnd/
(Noun) - A person you like and trust
Synonyms: buddy, pal
Sentence: Lily is happy to meet her new friend. -
School - (skool) /skuːl/
(Noun) - A place where you learn
Synonyms: class, academy
Sentence: Lily goes to school every day. -
Talk - (tawk) /tɔːk/
(Verb) - To speak with someone
Synonyms: chat, converse
Sentence: Lily and her new friend talk about their favorite toys. -
Play - (pley) /pleɪ/
(Verb) - To have fun with games or toys
Synonyms: have fun, enjoy
Sentence: Lily and her friend play games during lunch. -
Happy - (hap-ee) /ˈhæp.i/
(Adjective) - Feeling good and joyful
Synonyms: joyful, cheerful
Sentence: Lily feels happy when she is with her friend.
STORY: "Lily and Her New Friend"
Lily is new at school. She feels a little nervous. During recess, she sees a girl sitting alone. Lily decides to say hello. “Hi! My name is Lily,” she says. The girl smiles and says, “Hello! My name is Emma.” Lily and Emma start talking. They discover that they both like the same cartoons and toys. They decide to play together. They share their toys and laugh. At the end of recess, Lily feels happy because she made a new friend. From that day on, Lily and Emma play together every day.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
Multiple Choice Questions
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Who is new at school?
a) Emma
b) Lily
c) Their teacher
d) The principal -
What does Lily say to Emma?
a) “Goodbye”
b) “Hi! My name is Lily”
c) “What’s your favorite food?”
d) “Let’s play games” -
What do Lily and Emma like?
a) Reading books
b) Cartoons and toys
c) Dancing
d) Singing -
What do Lily and Emma do during recess?
a) Eat lunch
b) Play together
c) Study
d) Sit quietly -
How does Lily feel at the end of the story?
a) Sad
b) Tired
c) Happy
d) Bored
True or False
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Lily is nervous because she is new at school.
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Emma is sitting alone at recess.
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Lily and Emma do not talk to each other.
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They play together and share toys.
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Lily feels sad at the end of the story.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
About the Story
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Why is Lily nervous at school?
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What does Lily say to Emma?
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What do Lily and Emma have in common?
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What do they do together during recess?
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How does Lily feel at the end of the story?
Opinion Questions
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Have you ever made a new friend? How?
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Do you like talking to new people? Why or why not?
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What games do you like to play with your friends?
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How do you feel when you meet someone new?
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What makes a good friend?