Pen Pal Message

Topic: Personal Information

Mode: Interpretive

Level: Novice

Students will read a short message from a pen pal and answer questions based on it.

Components of this activity: A reading passage, comprehension questions 

Instructions to the teacher

Make a worksheet like the one below for your class, adapting as necessary for your context and purposes.

Instructions to students

Read the passage below and then answer the following comprehension questions.

The Message

Hi!

My name is Emily. It is so great to be matched as your pen pal. I am 22 years old, and I am from Chicago. If you would like to send me snail mail, my address is 123 Somewhere Street. Or, you can call me at 123-456-7890 if you don’t like email. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Emily

Comprehension Questions

  1. How old is Emily?
  2. Where is Emily from?
  3. What is her address?
  4. What is her phone number?
  5. Why did she give you her address?