This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the functions and structure of the French government.  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 non-fiction 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.

How does the French government work? Who has power and how do they get it? Learn about the national and local government and how it functions in this reading for French learners. While some institutions are similar to what your students may be familiar with, others are very different. This reading will explain the different roles and responsibilities of the people and the branches of the French government and how they are elected.

The item includes:

• 3-page article in French about the structure of the French government
• comprehension worksheet in English
• comprehension worksheet in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

Click HERE to join my mailing list and get a free article about adapting a textbook to CI!

Available in these formats:

• French reading comprehension activity | The French Government

• The French Government French reading - Google™ Drive version

You may also like:

• 2017 French Presidential Election

• Emmanuel Macron

• Le GIGN

• The French Foreign Legion

How does the French government work? Who has power and how do they get it? Learn about the national and local government and how it functions 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. Includes Google™ Slides reading in French with glossary of less frequent words. Respond to comprehension questions in both English and French. Includes answer key as well as a guide to more online resources, both websites and videos.

The item includes:

Google slides reading in French about the French government

short-answer comprehension questions in English

short-answer comprehension questions in French

Answer key

Resources pages with links to videos and website

Click HERE to join my mailing list and get a free article about adapting a textbook to CI!