This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the African-American pilot who became a hero in both world wars.  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.

Learn about the amazing life of American-born hero Eugune Bullard in this nonfiction reading for French learners. From humble beginnings, he made his way to France where he learned to fly. Despite being seriously injured, he returned to serve again in the second world war. Yet he was not appreciated in his native country until after his death.

The print version includes:

• 3-page article in French about the Concorde
• 11 short-answer comprehension questions in English
• 11 short-answer comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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This item is available in the following formats:

•French reading comprehension Black Swallow of Death - Print and digital bundle

•The Black Swallow of Death French reading activity - Boom™ cards version

•The Black Swallow of Death French reading activity - Google™ Drive version

•French reading comprehension activity | The Black Swallow of Death

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the African-American pilot who became a hero in both world wars.  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.

Learn about the amazing life of American-born hero Eugune Bullard in this nonfiction reading for French learners. From humble beginnings, he made his way to France where he learned to fly. Despite being seriously injured, he returned to serve again in the second world war. Yet he was not appreciated in his native country until after his death.

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Google™ slides reading in French
• Google™ slides 11 short answer questions in English
• Google™ slides 11 short answer questions in French
• Answer key
• Links to related resources

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This item is available in the following formats:

•French reading comprehension Black Swallow of Death - Print and digital bundle

•The Black Swallow of Death French reading activity - Boom™ cards version

•The Black Swallow of Death French reading activity - Google™ Drive version

•French reading comprehension activity | The Black Swallow of Death

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•French reading comprehension activity | Josephine Baker

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•French reading comprehension activity | Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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