$5 - $10 12th Grade French Cultural Activities (by date, oldest first)

This cultural activity unit is a great addition to whatever your current curriculum has for housing in France. Learn about the different types of housing available in France and do real-world activities such as finding a house or an apartment, shopping for furniture, and reading a real estate listing.

It includes:

• 3 reading articles, 1 page each, in both French AND English:
• one article on renting an apartment in Paris
• one article on buying "en viager"
• one article on the differences between French and American houses

Activities:

• 1 internet activity with links for students to find a Paris apartment
• 1 internet activity with links for students to find a house
• a reading activity on how to read real estate ads
• an activity with rubric for students to make their own ad

Posters:

• a complete set of printable 8X10 posters that you could print on a printer or have printed on nice photographic paper - 14 different posters featuring the rooms of the house as well as things like elevator and digicode.

Resources:

• A page with clickable links to some useful resources when learning about French real estate.
• A page of links to use with the internet activities.

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This French culture and French reading activity unit includes readings and other activities about the Metro system and other transportation in Paris. It includes:

• articles: how to use the Metro, history of the Metro, rules of etiquette, the Vélib', other means of transportation

• an activity on how to navigate the Metro (including a printable map of the Metro lines, although it's much easier if you have the free maps given out in Paris)

• a set of printable flashcards with important terms

posters - a set of 16 printable 8.5X11 vocabulary mini-posters with image and definition

• a crossword puzzle for vocabulary items

• a word search puzzle for vocabulary items

• a set of 32 printable Bingo cards to play vocabulary bingo

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• Paris Metro - readings & activities - Google™ Drive edition

This internet activity unit has everything you need for your students to plan a virtual trip to Paris! Air travel, hotels, shopping, meals, transportation, museums, spectacles, and budge worksheets - you can use them on a stand-alone basis to address different themes, or together as one big unit. Includes a list of websites that will be useful to complete the project. Planning travel is a useful skill for all students but it's also a fun activity to do.

As your students work their way through the activities, they will be learning about different aspects of planning a trip. They will also learn about the city of Paris and its history and monuments. Each activity addresses a different aspect of trip-planning. Once they've done all of the activities, you can have students turn in the completed activities or put them together in a presentation about their trip. A fun way to learn a useful skill!

While the printable worksheets in this unit are in English, you can use it for more advanced French learners by requiring them to use the French language version of the websites they visit.

Activities in this unit include:

• Flights to and from Paris
• Transportation while in Paris
• Choosing a place to stay - hotel, hostel, AirBNB?
• Things to do
• Shopping
• Museums
• Shows and Events
• Dining and food budget
• Overall budget

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L'école en France.

Are you looking for a way to teach about the holiday season in France with your students? Would you like your students to learn about the customs and traditions of a French Christmas but you aren't sure where to start? This full-cover printable pdf magazine will help! Share it with your students online, project it to a screen, or print copies (note that there are many photos and backgrounds, it will print best in color).

The pdf magazine has 26 pages of readings and photos so your students can learn about the holiday while staying in the target language. Topics included in the magazine are:

• Key vocabulary words of the season
• How to find the perfect gift
• Food specialties of the season
• Christmas songs
• Shopping at the Christmas markets
• How to spend the holiday like a French person
• Père Noël, Père Fouettard, and Saint Nicolas - what's the difference?
• Recipes of the season
• Important dates
• How to make Crêpes
• Winter in France
• Santons
• A letter to Père Noël
• New Year's Eve celebrations

Once you're read the magazine, there is a variety of student activities:

• Compare and contrast: Christmas in the US vs. France
• Shopping for gifts
• Les Vitrines
• Which one is it: Père Fouettard, Père Noël or Saint Nicolas?
• Resolutions for the new year
• Letter to Père Noël
• Design a santon
• Vocabulary matching activity
• True or False

Other holiday products

• Digital Breakout - French Holidays

• Joyeux Noel - digital breakout game for int/adv French learners

• Les Aventures du Père Fouettard - a story for int/adv French learners

• Petit Papa Noel - activities to accompany the song

• Digital game to practice French Christmas vocabulary

• Le Nouvel An - comprehensible input lesson for French learners

This French cultural activity packet will help your students to understand the structure and practical life in the French school system. Different activities will let your students explore the life of a French high school student and compare it to their own experience.

Each activity has links they can use to find the information they need to complete the activity. The links are kept in a Google document that you can share with your students, but each page also has clickable links as well. You can share my links, or if you find particular links you would like them to use, you can give them those instead.

Activities in this unit include:

• Types of schools and grade levels in France
• Le Bac (the new reformed one)
• Le Bac Pro
• Recent Reforms to the school day
• Eating lunch in la cantine
• Daily schedules
• Report cards
• the role of the MJC
• Visit a French high school online
• Bullying in school
• A list of school supplies

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Un Voyage à Paris

This French reading comprehension activity unit will teach your students about the role of sports in French as well as some vocabulary about sports.  It includes short articles about professional sports, Paris Saint-Germain, and the sport of Pétanque,

The print version includes:

• 4-page article in French about sports in France
• Comprehension questions in English for the readings
• Identify the sports by reading a description of the sport in French
• Activity to write about your favorite sport in French
• Activity to find a sport to play at a French MJC
• Answer Key
• Set of printable posters with the name of some sports in French

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This French reading comprehension and activity unit is a great addition to whatever your current curriculum has for food in France. It doesn't focus on the usual things that kids already know about (sandwiches, hamburgers, pizza & fries) but instead has some good additional material.

It includes:

• 2 reading articles, 1 page each, in both French AND English:
• one article on fast food in France (fast food, street food, take-out)
• one article on haute cuisine
• 1 infographic about dining in France - the order of courses and some rules about manners while eating.

Activities:

• 1 internet activity with links for students to research French fast food
• 1 internet activity with links for students to research fancier food
• a reading activity on how to read French menus
• an activity with rubric for students to make their own menus

Posters:

a complete set of printable 8X10 posters that you could print on a printer or have printed on nice photographic paper - 14 different posters featuring French items such as ratatouille, mousse au chocolat, croissants - but also some newcomers that you will find EVERYWHERE in France - kebab and couscous.

Resources:

A page with clickable links to some useful resources when learning about French cuisine.

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French houses/apartments cultural unit

This French reading comprehension activity unit will teach your students about the role of sports in French as well as some vocabulary about sports.  It includes short articles about professional sports, Paris Saint-Germain, and the sport of Pétanque,

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Slides version of articles in French about sports in France
• Comprehension questions in English for the readings
• Identify the sports by reading a description of the sport in French
• Activity to write about your favorite sport in French
• Activity to find a sport to play at a French MJC
• Answer Key
• Set of printable posters with the name of some sports in French

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This French reading comprehension activity bundle will teach your students about the Arc de Triomphe. The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon to celebrate French military victories. But he never saw it completed. Find out why in this article about the history of the Arch.

The print version includes:

• 2-page reading in French about the Arc de Triomphe
• 10 comprehension questions in English
• 10 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

The Google drive version includes:

• Google Slides reading in French about the Arc de Triomphe
• 10 comprehension questions in English
• 10 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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Mardi Gras in your French classes will be more fun with this useful French Mardi Gras bundle of activities! A variety of activities and tools is included, so you will have something for all levels - especially useful if you have multiple preps throughout the day!

What's included?

Mardi Gras trivia game - an easy, no-prep game. Questions are in English, so students of all levels can play - use as an intro to a lesson on Mardi Gras or as a review. Students choose the correct answer and work their way through the path to collect beads.

French Mardi Gras digital escape game - this can be used in multiple levels, depending on the amount of support you give your students. Learn about the different customs and the history of Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras digital agenda slides - These editable daily agenda templates will keep your class organized with a Mardi Gras theme.  You can project these templates using a projector a smartboard as a way to focus your class while celebrating Mardi Gras. 

French Mardi Gras digital stickers - No matter what digital platform you are using, digital stickers can make things a little more fun for students! This set of 12 digital stickers featuring French words and a Mardi Gras theme will be a cute addition to your digital toolbox. Just copy and paste the image onto your student pages!

Mardi Gras digital escape for Boom - this game teaches about the customs and practices of the holiday, but with a focus on using French. Listening, reading and vocabulary games are included for students to work through the game.

This cultural activity unit is a great addition to whatever your current curriculum has for housing in France. This bundle includes both a printable pdf version and a Google drive version of the activities and readings. Learn about the different types of housing available in France and do real-world activities such as finding a house or an apartment, shopping for furniture, and reading a real estate listing.

The print item includes:

• 3 reading articles, 1 page each, in both French AND English:
• one article on renting an apartment in Paris
• one article on buying "en viager"
• one article on the differences between French and American houses

Activities:

• 1 internet activity with links for students to find a Paris apartment
• 1 internet activity with links for students to find a house
• a reading activity on how to read real estate ads
• an activity with rubric for students to make their own ad

Posters:

• a complete set of printable 8X10 posters that you could print on a printer or have printed on nice photographic paper - 14 different posters featuring the rooms of the house as well as things like elevator and digicode.

Resources:

• A page with clickable links to some useful resources when learning about French real estate.
• A page of links to use with the internet activities.

The Google drive version includes:

• 3 reading articles, 1 page each, in both French AND English:
• one article on renting an apartment in Paris
• one article on buying "en viager"
• one article on the differences between French and American houses
• comprehension questions for each article (in English)

Activities:

• 1 internet activity with links for students to find a Paris apartment
• 1 internet activity with links for students to find a house
• a reading activity on how to read real estate ads
• an activity with rubric for students to make their own ad
• 1 internet activity for furnishing an apartment

Vocabulary: a 14 slide notebook with some of the most important vocabulary for talking about houses/apartments in French.

Resources:

• A page with clickable links to some useful resources when learning about French real estate.
• A page of links to use with the internet activities.

This activity packet includes a set of 8.5X11" printable posters for French sports vocabulary, 3 readings about professional sports, PSG, and la Pétanque, and an Infographic about the Tour de France. There are comprehension questions (in English) for the three readings, as well as an answer key. Also includes a worksheet for students to fill out about their favorite sport and an activity about MJC registration.

The print version includes:

• 4-page article in French about sports in France
• Comprehension questions in English for the readings
• Identify the sports by reading a description of the sport in French
• Activity to write about your favorite sport in French
• Activity to find a sport to play at a French MJC
• Answer Key
• Set of printable posters with the name of some sports in French

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Slides version of articles in French about sports in France
• Comprehension questions in English for the readings
• Identify the sports by reading a description of the sport in French
• Activity to write about your favorite sport in French
• Activity to find a sport to play at a French MJC
• Answer Key
• Set of printable posters with the name of some sports in French

French School Lunch Menu Activities - 5 French and English Versions

Here are five no prep printable activities to use along with my free French school lunch menu series. You get five versatile worksheets that you can use with any of the lunch menus I've provided. Since there are so many menus available (and many more to come), having five different worksheets to use will keep your menu activities from becoming boring. All of the menus are in French only, but each worksheet has a French only and an English only version so that you can use them with any level whether you teach core French or in French immersion.

You can actually save money and precious planning time by purchasing the bundle I've put together which includes these 5 worksheets and all existing and future lunch menus. As I add new menus to the bundle you'll receive TeachShare notifications. I recommend printing the menu you want to use on one side of a sheet of paper and the set of questions you want to use on the other. Talk about a time saver and fun cultural addition to your food unit!

Versions 1 - 4 have ten questions each while version 5 has six questions. The questions on these worksheets will have your students learning a lot about cultural differences concerning menu items as well as the amount of time French students get for lunch, why there's no menu for Wednesday, etc.

Your students will find it interesting to see that French kids are offered une entrée, un plat principal, une garniture, un produit laitier, et un dessert every day.

It would be fun to look up images of some of these menu items to show students what they look like and if they eat anything similar at their schools or homes.

These activities and menus are all included in my French Food & Drink bundle.

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Bundle the Famous Francophone Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition with the Famous French Historical Figures and French Artist Wordsearch Activities and save 20%

Explore francophone culture with this comprehensive educational bundle designed for middle and high school students. This set combines a dynamic video project and an interactive wordsearch activity, perfect for bringing famous Francophone figures to life in your classroom!

Famous Francophone Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition: Encourage creativity and critical thinking as students create captivating videos showcasing influential Francophones. Ideal for enhancing research skills and multimedia presentations, this project encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse francophone contributions. This can be completed in English or French.

Famous French Historical Figures & French Artist Wordsearch : Reinforce historical knowledge with these engaging wordsearch puzzles. Each offers 15 different francophones to search for along with an optional research sheet to discover a fun fact about each. This activity is a great way for students to test their learning and connect with the rich heritage of francophone culture. Perfect for early finishers!

Perfect for French levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. This bundle supports diverse learning styles and adds an exciting dimension to your curriculum. Equip your students with the tools to explore and celebrate global francophone figures while honing their language skills.

Are you looking for an engaging and immersive way to explore francophone cultures without leaving the classroom? Look no further! This 3-pack bundle of of video projects offers thrilling virtual field trips that combine creativity, language learning, and a touch of friendly competition. Includes an additional bonus file!

Includes:

• Discovering Paris- Unveil the magnificence of France's capital! Explore the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, the vibrant Champs-Élysées, and more renowned landmarks. Students will showcase Paris' cultural treasures in captivating commercials.

• Regions of France- A visual feast of geography! From Normandie's rich history to the breathtaking landscapes of Provence, this project encourages students to discover the unique charm of France's diverse regions.

• Francophone Countries- Embrace global diversity! In this project, students will travel beyond France's borders, exploring the rich cultures of various French-speaking countries worldwide.

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Features:

Friendly Competition: The bundle includes an extra credit element, where students select the top three locations they find most intriguing. This adds a dash of excitement as they advocate for their favorite destinations.

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From Classroom to Global Adventure: This bundle brings the world into your classroom, transporting students to iconic sites, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant cultures. It's the perfect blend of education and adventure!

Collaborative Fun: Foster a collaborative spirit as students exchange ideas, collaborate on scripts, and support each other in crafting exceptional travel commercials.

Are you ready to take your students on an unforgettable journey through Francophone cultures? Unlock the gateway to exploration, creativity, and language mastery - Allons-y!

*Projects can be created in either French or English depending on Language level.

Some classes work better in groups than others. With this bundle, you can customize which classes receive different versions of the same project. This also works great when you have assigned the group project but inevitably have students who are absent for an extended period. Don't stress about sending work with them. Just print out the individual project and send them on their merry way!

Have your students ever heard of La Chandeleur, La Fête des Rois, Jour des Aieux, Carnaval, or dozens of other holidays celebrated throughout the Francophone world from December through February? The Francophone Winter Holiday Project goes beyond the big name holidays your students are already familiar with. Not only does it review geography, but also incorporates history, culture, music, and more. And even better - Once you assign this project, your students will take on the work of teaching EACH OTHER!

Both Projects Include:

-Notes to teacher with pacing suggestions

-Detailed Project Directions and Easy grading rubric

-29 Francophone Country cards

-Graphic Organizer

-Presentation Notes

-Materials available in English and French to make this work for all levels!

Perfect for giving yourself a break before Winter Break by letting students teach each other! This is also a great project for those long, slow winter days that tend to drag in January and February.

Need other seasonal ideas?

Explore my comprehensive French Noël/Christmas Vocabulary Activities/Practice/Enrichment/Emergency Sub for more vocab fun! With 10 pages of engaging written practice (featuring word searches, short answers, jumbles, and more) there is something for everyone! These activities not only utilize the same core vocabulary here but also introduce 8 additional seasonal words!

Or let them play a little with Noël Vocabulary Dominoes, Noël Vocabulary Cut & Paste Bingo, or Noël Vocabulary Dice.

Looking for something a little more secular? Try my Winter Vocabulary and Emergency Sub Plan. This one is good all season long!

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