French reading comprehension activities bundle #2
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:
- Princess Grace
- The de-mining units in France
- Saint-Malo
- Parkour
- Prehistoric cave art
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)
Prehistoric cave art French reading Compréhension de Lecture
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the discovery of amazing prehistoric cave paintings in France - some of the oldest art made by man! Read about how the first cave paintings were nearly destroyed and what lessons were learned that help to save recent discoveries. This nonfiction reading is appropriate for intermediate-low French learners with teacher support or intermediate-mid and higher learners independently.
This 2-page French reading for intermediate and advanced French students will teach you all about the paintings, how they were discovered, and how they are being preserved. 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 the cave paintings
- 11 comprehension questions in English
- 11 comprehension questions in French
- Answer key
- Resources page with links to videos and website
This item is available in the following formats
• French reading comprehension activity | Les grottes des arts
• La Grotte des Arts - a reading for int/adv French learners - Boom Cards™
• Les grottes des arts - a reading for int/adv French students - Google™ drive
French reading Compréhension de Lecture Saint-Malo: Ville Corsair
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the city of Saint-malo. Saint-Malo is a beautiful city that attracts thousands of tourists each day, but it has a somewhat shady past. Learn about the pirates who lived there as well as the fate of the city in World War 2.
This reading 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.
Along with the article, there is a 2-page worksheet with text-dependent questions. The worksheet is both in English and in French, so you can focus on reading skills or reading and writing.
The print version includes:
- 2-page article in French about Saint-Malo
- 10 comprehension questions in English
- 10 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 Saint-Malo - Print and digital bundle
•French reading comprehension activity | Saint-Malo: Ville Corsair
•Saint-Malo: Ville Corsair. Reading for int/adv. French - Google™ drive
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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Un métier explosif
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the role of the démineurs in France. The Départment du Déminage is in charge of removing the unexploded mines and grenades that remain in France - from World War 1! Read about how the job is done and the dangers of these weapons, 100 years after the end of the war.
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 démineurs
- 10 comprehension questions in English
- 10 comprehension questions in French
- Answer key
- Resources page with links to videos and website
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Digital versions of this product:
• Un métier explosif - reading for int. French students Boom Cards™ version
• Un métier explosif - a reading for int. French students - HTML5/LMS version
• Un métier explosif - a reading for intermediate French students - Google
French reading Compréhension de Lecture Princess Grace
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Grace Kelly. Princess Grace of Monaco was the American princess. A movie star turned royalty, she led a life of kindness and beauty. A feature film is available about her life; your students will love reading about her before watching the film! 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 Grace Kelly
- 10 comprehension questions in English
- 10 comprehension questions in French
- Answer key
- Resources page with links to videos and website
This item is available in the following formats:
• Princess Grace
• Princess Grace Google™ drive version
• Princess Grace digital & print bundle
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French reading comprehension activity | Le Parkour
By Frenchified
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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Un Metier Explosif
Saint-Malo:ville corsair