Pen Pals Forever
That's News to Me
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