Pen Pals Forever

That's News to Me

Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring an 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.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
friendship
pen pals
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

correspondence
span
numerous
embroider
in transit
kindred spirit
evaporate
rapport
marvel
attribute
A spinning paper plane