Pen Pals Forever

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

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.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
friendship
pen pals
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

transition
unique
elementary school
collect
duo
get on like a house on fire
two peas in a pod
sympathize
A spinning paper plane