French reading comprehension activities Bundle #4
by FrenchifiedThis French reading comprehension bundle includes a variety of short readings in French about a variety of nonfiction topics. Learn about people and places of interest while practicing your French comprehension skills. Each reading includes a glossary of less common words as well as comprehension questions, answer key and links to additional resources. They are suitable for intermediate-low and higher French students.
The readings in this bundle include:
- The Chameleon - true crime
- The Concorde
- The TGV
- The Tour de France
- Ebola
Do your AP French students need practice reading non-fiction in order to prepare for the test? Are you looking for interesting reading activities that can be done as class readings, independent reading, or free voluntary reading? Are you doing plenty of fun stories in your CI-driven French class, but you'd like to expose students to some less-common vocabulary or nonfiction readings? These readings are perfect for your intermediate and advanced French classes, levels 2 (with scaffolding) and up (more independently).
Each reading includes:
- a printable article
- comprehension questions
- answer key
- additional resources
ACTFL performance descriptors:
- Comprehends simple stories, routine correspondence, short descriptive texts or other selections within familiar contexts. (int)
- Generally comprehends connected sentences and much paragraph-like discourse. (int)
- Comprehends information-rich texts with highly predictable order.(int)
- Comprehends paragraph discourse such as those found in stories, straightforward literary works, personal and work-related correspondence, written reports or instructions, oral presentations (news), anecdotes, descriptive texts, and other texts dealing with topics of a concrete nature. (adv)
French reading Compréhension de Lecture Ebola
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Ebola. Ebola is a deadly disease that can kill up to 90% of its victims. The recent outbreak in West Africa scared people all over the world. Where does it come from? How did the outbreak start? And what can we do to keep it from spreading? Find out with this reading for intermediate/advanced French 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 Ebola
- 9 comprehension questions in English
- 9 comprehension questions in French
- Answer key
- Resources page with links to videos and website
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You may also be interested in:
The Chameleon - reading for intermediate/advanced French learners
The Concorde - reading for intermediate/advanced French learners
The TGV - reading for intermediate/advanced French learners
Le Tour de France - reading for intermediate/advanced French learners
Médécins Sans Frontières - reading for intermediate/advanced French learners
French reading Compréhension de Lecture The TGV
By Frenchified
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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This item is available in the following formats:
•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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French reading Compréhension de Lecture The Concorde
By Frenchified
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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This item is available in the following formats:
•French reading comprehension activity | The Concorde
•French reading comprehension the Concorde - Print and digital bundle
•The Concorde - reading for int/adv French - Boom Cards™
•The Concorde - reading for int/adv French - Google drive™ version
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French reading Compréhension de Lecture The Chameleon
By Frenchified
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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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Le Tour de France
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the Tour de France. The Tour de France is one of the most difficult athletic competitions in the world. Three weeks of blisters, crashes, and mountain ascents make it a true test of athletic endurance. Learn about the largest sporting event in the world in this reading activity for intermediate/advanced French learners.
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 Tour de France
- 9 comprehension questions in English
- 9 comprehension questions 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!
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• Le Tour de France - reading activity for French - Google™ drive
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