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.

The print version includes:

• 2-page reading about Zinedine French
• comprehension questions in English
• 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 2022 World Cup soccer competition and the controversies surrounding it. Learn about the history of the Coupe du Monde, how the tournament is set up, and what is coming in future tournaments.

This French reading activity includes two versions of the article - one for novice learners (more basic vocabulary, simple tenses), and one for intermediate and advanced learners (includes imparfait, passé composé and expanded vocabulary). No matter which version you use with your students, the comprehension questions in French and English will allow them to show you that they've understood. Each reading includes a glossary at the bottom of the page.

The print version includes:

• 2-3-page article in French about the 2022 World Cup - in novice and intermediate/advanced versions
• 9 comprehension questions in English
• 9 comprehension questions in French
• Activity to get information about each team
• Activity to predict the winners of each group
• Resources page with links to videos and website
• Answer key

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé. Kylian Mbappé is a rising star in soccer and one of the youngest players to ever score a goal in a World Cup final. He helped the French national team to win the championship and is now the talk of the world. Learn about his career and interests off the field in this reading for intermediate/advanced 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 Mbappé
• 7 short-answer comprehension questions in English
• 7 short-answer comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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Are you looking for a French imparfait and passé composé activity that your students will enjoy?  This Sidney Crosby French reading comprehension activity focuses on the imparfait and passé composé in a biography of hockey player Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins.  The reading includes a pre-reading vocabulary activity for hockey terms used in the reading.

Sidney Crosby is one of the greatest hockey players with a career that has led to multiple medals and Stanley Cup victories.  But it hasn't been smooth sailing - he's dealt with quite a few injuries that have kept him off the ice for extended periods of time.  Learn about his career in this French reading and activity lesson.

Included in this activity:

• 2-page reading in French imparfait and passé composé
• vocabulary definition activity
• comprehension questions in French
• imparfait and passé composé explanation
• imparfait or passé composé activity with events from the reading
• answer key

Your students will enjoy practicing the use of the French past tenses while learning about this hockey superstar!

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the French basketball phenom Victor Wembanyama. Recently chosen as the number 1 NBA draft pick, your students will love reading about his life and career.

This French reading activity includes three versions of the article - one for advanced learners, one for intermediate learners, and one for novice learners. No matter which version you use with your students, the comprehension questions in French and English will allow them to show you that they've understood. Each reading includes a glossary at the bottom of each page.

The print version includes:

• 3 versions of a 2-page article in French about Victor Wembanyama
• 6 comprehension questions in English
• 6 comprehension questions in French
• Resources page with links to videos and website
• Answer key

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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

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the sport of pétanque.  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 in the contemporary life theme.  The reading can lead to discussion or writing activities to include the other two modes of communication.

La Pétanque is a fun and easy game to learn - but that doesn't mean it can't be challenging! Where does the game come from, and what do you need to play it?  Most students will not be familiar with the game, but it is a common part of life in some parts of France.  The game is a very old one, and it continues to grow in popularity - even in North America!  This reading will tell the story of the development of the game, how to play, and the history of its rising popularity.

The item includes:

• 3-page article in French about la Pétanque

• 10 comprehension questions in English

• 10 comprehension questions in French

• Answer key

• Resources page with links to videos and website

Here's what other teachers have said about this unit:

"Very compressible for my level 4 students, could be read for level 3 as well. We’re setting up to play Pétanque this week so this was a great first day activity to introduce the game. I liked how they’re were questions in English and French and that an answer key was included as well."

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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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