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