Question

Having a pen pal in your teens can lead to a global mindset as an adult. Sending handwritten letters through the mail and patiently waiting for a response teaches the value of waiting for a worthwhile reward. Asking questions about topics of mutual concern with a peer from another culture encourages the acceptance of new perspectives and attitudes. Connecting with a pen pal in a different part of the world fosters relationships based on commonalities and common bonds—key elements of true friendship. Having a pen pal is an easy first step to becoming a citizen of the world.

Read the passage carefully. What text-to-world connections could a reader make? Select two.

I don’t like to travel.
I’ve read other texts about writing.
This makes me think about how many international organizations promote peace.
This makes me think about how impatient I can be in my own life.
This makes me think about the importance of current events in other countries.

Answer 1

- This makes me think about how many international organizations promote peace. (Connects the text’s idea of global citizenship and cross-cultural friendships to real-world groups and efforts that encourage international understanding.)
- This makes me think about the importance of current events in other countries. (Relates the passage’s focus on learning about other cultures to staying informed about world events that affect people globally.)