Less than $5 12th Grade en Français Printables (by date, oldest first)

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the role of McDonald’s in France. McDonald's is a familiar place for many travelers visiting France. But it's not identical to the American version. Read about the differences between them and what allowed McDonald's to succeed in the land of gourmet food and 5-course meals - while Burger King failed.

This activity packet includes a reading for intermediate/advanced French learners with comprehension questions.

The print version includes:

• 2 -page reading in French about McDonalds
• 5 comprehension questions in English
• 5 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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A mysterious animal is attacking people in the French countryside - and eating them! Is it a wolf, a supernatural creature - or something more sinister? Find out the answer in this reading for intermediate to advanced French students.

Along with the article, there is a 2-page worksheet with text-dependent questions. The worksheet is both in English and in French, so you can focus on reading skills or reading and writing.

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Les grottes des arts

This French reading comprehension reading will teach your students about the TGV system in France.  Much of France gets around the country not by airplane, but by train - a Really Fast Train. The train is called the TGV, and it is not only cheaper and more convenient than air travel within France, it's almost as fast! Learn about the development and features of the TGV system in this reading activity set.

This reading is suitable for intermediate and advanced French learners.

The print version includes:

• 2-page French reading about the TGV
• 9 comprehension questions in English
• 9 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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•French reading comprehension TGV - Print and digital bundle

•French reading comprehension activity | The TGV

•The TGV - a reading for int/adv French learners - Google drive™ version

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the discovery of amazing prehistoric cave paintings in France - some of the oldest art made by man! Read about how the first cave paintings were nearly destroyed and what lessons were learned that help to save recent discoveries. This nonfiction reading is appropriate for intermediate-low French learners with teacher support or intermediate-mid and higher learners independently.

This 2-page French reading for intermediate and advanced French students will teach you all about the paintings, how they were discovered, and how they are being preserved.  Intermediate low learners will be able to understand the reading with scaffolding and teacher support while Intermediate mid and higher will be able to read independently.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about the cave paintings
• 11 comprehension questions in English
• 11 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

This item is available in the following formats

• French reading comprehension activity | Les grottes des arts

• La Grotte des Arts - a reading for int/adv French learners - Boom Cards™

• Les grottes des arts - a reading for int/adv French students - Google™ drive

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the city of Saint-malo. Saint-Malo is a beautiful city that attracts thousands of tourists each day, but it has a somewhat shady past. Learn about the pirates who lived there as well as the fate of the city in World War 2.

This reading is suitable for novice-high/intermediate-low students with teacher guidance and higher-level students to work independently.  If you teach AP French, this reading can be useful in giving your students practice reading nonfiction articles for the interpretive section of the test.  The reading can lead to discussion or writing activities to include the other two modes of communication.

Along with the article, there is a 2-page worksheet with text-dependent questions. The worksheet is both in English and in French, so you can focus on reading skills or reading and writing.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about Saint-Malo
• 10 comprehension questions in English
• 10 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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•French reading comprehension Saint-Malo - Print and digital bundle

•French reading comprehension activity | Saint-Malo: Ville Corsair

•Saint-Malo: Ville Corsair. Reading for int/adv. French - Google™ drive

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the sport of Parkour. Learn about the sport of Parkour, the art of getting from place to place in the most interesting way possible! From its development in the early 20th century to today's worldwide community, this reading will interest your students.

 It is suitable for novice-high/intermediate-low students with teacher guidance and higher-level students to work independently.  If you teach AP French, this reading can be useful in giving your students practice reading nonfiction articles for the interpretive section of the test.  The reading can lead to discussion or writing activities to include the other two modes of communication.

Includes a printable reading with vocabulary, comprehension questions in both English and French, answer key, and links to related videos and websites.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about parkour
• 10 comprehension questions in English
• 10 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website
• An infographic about Macron’s political platform

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Un Metier Explosif

Saint-Malo:ville corsair

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the role of the démineurs in France. The Départment du Déminage is in charge of removing the unexploded mines and grenades that remain in France - from World War 1! Read about how the job is done and the dangers of these weapons, 100 years after the end of the war.

 It is suitable for novice-high/intermediate-low students with teacher guidance and higher-level students to work independently.  If you teach AP French, this reading can be useful in giving your students practice reading nonfiction articles for the interpretive section of the test.  The reading can lead to discussion or writing activities to include the other two modes of communication.

Includes a printable reading with vocabulary, comprehension questions in both English and French, answer key, and links to related videos and websites.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about the démineurs
• 10 comprehension questions in English
• 10 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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• Un métier explosif - reading for int. French students Boom Cards™ version
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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the MOF - Meilleur Ouvrier de France competition .It takes a lot of hard work and time to become a MOF - one of the best workers in France. The competition determines who is worthy of the medal and the title as the best in their field - an award that is given out by the President of France and held in highest esteem!  Intermediate low learners will be able to understand the reading with scaffolding and teacher support while Intermediate mid and higher will be able to read independently.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about the MOF
• 10 comprehension questions in English
• 10 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the wild woman of Sogny.  A wild woman shows up in a small French village, speaking no language and wearing only rags. Who is she? Where did she come from? The true story of the "Wild Girl of Champagne" adapted for intermediate to advanced French students.

This 2-page article for intermediate and advanced French students will tell the story of this mysterious woman.  Intermediate low learners will be able to understand the reading with scaffolding and teacher support while Intermediate mid and higher will be able to read independently.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about la femme sauvage
• 10 comprehension questions in English
• 10 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the invention and use of the Concorde aircraft. It is suitable for novice-high/intermediate-low students with teacher guidance and higher level students to work independently.  If you teach AP French, this reading can be useful in giving your students practice reading nonfiction articles for the interpretive section of the test.  The reading can lead to discussion or writing activities to include the other two modes of communication.

The Concorde was an amazing piece of machinery, able to transport passengers from Paris to New York in less than 3 hours. It was also very safe, with only one fatal accident in 27 years of operation. What made this aircraft different from other jets, and why did operation of the Concorde cease?

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about the Concorde
• 7 multiple choice and 2 short-answer comprehension questions in English
• 7 multiple choice and 2 short-answer comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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Nicholas Barclay was 13 when he disappeared from a park near his home in Texas. Several years later, he reappeared - in Spain. His family was overjoyed to have him back - but not everyone believed his story of abduction and abuse. The truth ended up being stranger than anyone would have imagined.

This 2-page reading for intermediate and advanced French learners tells the story of the disappearance and reappearance of Nicholas. Includes 2-page question worksheet in both French and English plus answer key and related resources sheet.

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Grace Kelly. Princess Grace of Monaco was the American princess. A movie star turned royalty, she led a life of kindness and beauty. A feature film is available about her life; your students will love reading about her before watching the film! Intermediate low learners will be able to understand the reading with scaffolding and teacher support while Intermediate mid and higher will be able to read independently.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about Grace Kelly
• 10 comprehension questions in English
• 10 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Nancy Wake, a heroine of the French resistance. She had an amazing story full of adventure and close calls while fighting the Nazi occupation in France.

This 2-page article for intermediate and advanced French students will tell the story of Nancy Wake and her work.  Intermediate low learners will be able to understand the reading with scaffolding and teacher support while Intermediate mid and higher will be able to read independently.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about Nancy Wake
• 9 comprehension questions in English
• 9 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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This French reading comprehension activity will allow you to read a short story, entirely in French.  It tells the story of a vampire who just can’t figure out how to eat dinner

Frankie is a vampire - a very bad vampire.  He is afraid of the dark!  This makes it very difficult for him to do the most basic vampire things, especially finding dinner.  He needs help, and he finds it from a local psychic.

This activity packet includes a 2 page story with two different versions.  One is in the present tense, the other in the past tense. Also includes an authentic materials activity and an infographic.

The print version includes:

• 2 -page short story in French - present tense
• 2 -page short story in French - past tense
• 21 comprehension questions in English
• Illustrate the story activity
• Main idea and summary activity
• Infographic about vampires
• Authentic materials activity about ordering from a menu
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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• Frankie Le Vampire - French reading/sub activities

• Frankie Le Vampire- French reading/sub activities -Google™ drive

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La Baguette Magique

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the charitable organization MSF.  Medecins sans frontieres/Doctors without Borders is a charitable organization that sends health care workers into some of the most dangerous places on earth. Find out how this group came to be one of the most important forces for improving the health of millions who otherwise would have died. From the beginnings of the organization up until the recent Ebola outbreak, follow their history in this reading.

 It is suitable for novice-high/intermediate-low students with teacher guidance and higher-level students to work independently.  If you teach AP French, this reading can be useful in giving your students practice reading nonfiction articles for the interpretive section of the test.  The reading can lead to discussion or writing activities to include the other two modes of communication.

Includes a printable reading with vocabulary, comprehension questions in both English and French, answer key, and links to related videos and websites.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about Médecins sans frontières
• 9 comprehension questions in English
• 9 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website
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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the Belgian singer Stromae.  It is suitable for novice-high/intermediate-low students with teacher guidance and higher level students to work independently.  If you teach AP French, this reading can be useful in giving your students practice reading nonfiction articles for the interpretive section of the test.  The reading can lead to discussion or writing activities to include the other two modes of communication.

Stromae has been a hit in Europe for several years, but now he's taking North America by storm! Read about how his career developed and how the events in his life have affected his music.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about Stromae
• 9 comprehension questions in English
• 9 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about life in troglodyte homes.  There are quite a few cave homes in France, but living in a cave doesn’t mean that you have to be a caveman!  They can be quite comfortable and entirely modern.  Learn more in this reading for French learners. Intermediate low learners will be able to understand the reading with scaffolding and teacher support while Intermediate mid and higher will be able to read independently.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about la vie troglo
• 12 short-answer and multiple-choice comprehension questions in English
• 12 short-answer and multiple-choice comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Zinedine Zidane - one of the greatest soccer players in French history - and one of the greatest that the world has ever seen. Follow his career from humble beginnings all the way to the very top of the sport.  This reading for intermediate and advanced French learners tells the story of Zidane's career.

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• 2-page reading about Zinedine French
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This French reading tells a cute story as well as teaching about a very important bit of French culture - la baguette.  Each day, the local baker sells one special bread - the "baguette magique." And each day, the recipient sees something special happen in his or her life. Joseph wants to learn the secret of the bread, but the baker tells him it will take time. What is the secret? Find out in this reading for intermediate and advanced French students.

This activity packet includes a 4 page story - appropriate for 2nd year and later French students, with comprehension questions in English and French and other activities. Also includes an infographic about French bread and resources to learn more about both bread and magic in France. This activity could also be used as a sub activity.

The print version includes:

• 4 -page short story in French about la baguette magique
• 8 comprehension questions in English
• 8 comprehension questions in French
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• Infographic about bread consumption in France with comprehension questions
• Answer key
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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about French free climber Alain Robert.  Spiderman isn't just a movie character - Alain Robert has been climbing buildings without safety equipment for over 30 years. He's scaled the tallest buildings in the world, but his climbs have come with a price. This 2-page article for intermediate and advanced French students will tell the story of Robert and his climbs.  Intermediate low learners will be able to understand the reading with scaffolding and teacher support while Intermediate mid and higher will be able to read independently.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about Alain Robert
• 10 comprehension questions in English
• 10 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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