Enduring Friendships

That's News to Me

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Washington Post, students read about a group of African American women who met in college and have remained friends for the past 50 years. This lesson includes photos and comprehension and discussion questions as well as a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
friendship
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

graduation
milestone
funeral
remote
unwavering
in awe
anniversary
set the tone
complaint
persuade
A spinning paper plane