Hi Friends Plus
Hi, Friends Plus is the from the 2015 rollout of Hi, Friends materials from the Ministry of Education. It contains a number of alphabet activities and worksheets and is meant to be supplementary practice for upper grades or an introduction to Hi, Friends for 3rd and 4th graders. It is especially intended to improve the alphabet skills and English ability of elementary school students before they enter junior high school.
Use the DVD as a supplement in classes. The included worksheets are useful and can be used for any grade learning the alphabet.
Hi Friends Plus
Hi Friends Plus Worksheets
Hi Friends Lesson Plans
Lessons Targets and Ideas
Because of the national guidelines, 5th and 6th grades should follow the lesson targets of the Hi, Friends textbooks. However, lesson formats are adaptable and should be changed to fit the level, creativity, and interests of students.
Hi, Friends Information
For information regarding the Hi, Friends series of textbooks, please follow these links:
- Official lesson plans and English translations.
- Official worksheets.
- Scans of and worksheets for the textbooks (HF1, HF2).
- Lesson plans and more information from Akita, Kumamoto, and more.
- Software (Windows, IOS) and official materials (¥) for Hi, Friend.s
More detailed samples for lessons can be found at Lesson Samples.