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Simple Present Story 1

Who is he? Where is he? What does he do?
Hank is a cowboy. He lives on a farm. He has a horse named Ginger. Hank loves
Ginger. He rides Ginger every day. Sometimes they walk slowly, and sometimes
they run fast. They always have a good time.
Ginger is Hanks horse. She is light brown. Her tail and mane are dark brown.
She is three years old. She lives in the stable by the house.
Ginger waits for Hank every morning. She enjoys their time together. Often,
Hank gives her apples. After long rides, Hank always washes and brushes
Ginger. He usually brushes her tail. Then he gives her food and fresh water.
Ginger loves Hank.

Simple Present Story 2

Who are they? Where are they? What do they do?
Stacy is a singer. She loves to sing. She is in a band. She sings in the band. She
is the lead singer. Sometimes she plays the piano.
Chad is Stacy's boyfriend. He is also in the band. He stands next to Stacy. He
plays the electric guitar. Sometimes Chad sings with Stacy.
Dean is Chad and Stacy's friend. He is also in the band. He stands next to Chad.
He plays bass guitar. Dean does not sing. He does not like to sing.
The band practices three times a week. They mostly perform at nightclubs.
Sometimes they sing at weddings. They are a very good band.

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Simple Present Story 3
Who is he? Where is he? What does he do?
Jim Sullivan likes music. He plays many instruments. He plays the piano,
clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, guitar, and bagpipes. The bagpipes are his favorite
instrument to play. Not very many people play the bagpipes.
Jim plays the bagpipes for celebrations. He also plays the bagpipes in parades.
The audience listens to the bagpipes. They clap for Jim. They enjoy the music of
the bagpipes.
Jim also teaches people how to play the bagpipes. He gives lessons to children
and adults. He teaches them the history of the bagpipes. He teaches them how
to play music with the bagpipes. Jim is a good teacher.

Simple Present Story 4

Who is he? Where does he live? What does he do?
Robert Hughes lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He lives with his wife, Patricia. They live
with their two children, Sam and Lana. Robert loves his family.
Robert works as a police officer in Atlanta. He likes his job. He is a good police
officer. Robert is a police officer because he likes to help people.
Robert protects the citizens of Atlanta. He solves crimes and catches criminals.
He keeps the citizens safe.
Sometimes he visits the schools. He talks to students. The students like Robert.
Officer Robert Hughes is a hero in Atlanta.