Enduring Friendships

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 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

dormitory
unique
tradition
expand
committed
reunion
nonprofit
permanent
A spinning paper plane