This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the role of the French Foreign Legion. The French Foreign Legion is a military unit with nearly two centuries of experience in fighting and serving in some of the most dangerous areas of the world. Learn about why it was formed, how recruits are trained, and how this unit is different from other parts of the French military.

 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 French Foreign Legion
• 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 French reading comprehension activity bundle will teach your students about  the world's most dangerous animals. Your students may be surprised to learn that the list doesn't include sharks, lions, or any of the animals we take for granted as being dangerous - in fact, size doesn't matter when it comes to danger!  It is suitable for intermediate-low and higher learners. After the reading, there is a question page in both English and French, along with answer key. And to learn more, there is a page of links to videos in French about dangerous animals.

The print version includes:

• 2-page reading about dangerous animals  in French
• comprehension questions in English - 10 true/false and 4 short answer
• comprehension questions in French  - 10 true/false and 4 short answer
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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• French reading comprehension activity | Dangerous animals

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• French reading comprehension Dangerous Animals - Print and digital bundle

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the history of the Cathars and the crusade against them.  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 Cathars were a religious group in France, nearly wiped out by a Catholic crusade. What were their beliefs, and why were they considered a threat by the Catholic church? Learn about them in this reading for intermediate and advanced French learners. Includes imparfait and passé composé.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about the Cathars
• 10 comprehension questions in English
• 10 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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• Les Cathares - non-fiction French reading Boom Cards™ version
• Les Cathares - non-fiction French reading - int/adv - Google drive

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Piton de la Fournaise.  Le Piton de la Fournaise is located on Reunion, a French department. It is also one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Learn about its history and effects on the island 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.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about the volcano Piton de la Fournaise
• 8 short-answer comprehension questions in English
• 8 short-answer comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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• French reading comprehension Piton de la Fournaise - Print and digital bundle

• French reading comprehension activity | Le Piton de la Fournaise

• Le Piton de la Fournaise - reading for int/adv French - Google™ drive

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the invention of CRISPR and how it can be used.  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.

CRISPR is a scientific breakthrough that has applications for many different fields. But we are faced with some very important ethical questions when we have such a powerful tool at our fingertips. Learn about the pros and cons of CRISPR as well as some of the applications in this reading for intermediate and advanced French learners.

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:

• 3-page article in French about CRISPR
• 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:
• CRISPR - non-fiction French reading - int/adv - Boom Cards™ version
• CRISPR - non-fiction French reading - int/adv - Google drive

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

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• French reading comprehension activity | The French Government

• The French Government French reading - Google™ Drive version

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is one of the best-known French authors for his beautiful story about Le Petit Prince. But he is also an interesting person with a courageous story and background. Learn about his life in this reading for intermediate and 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 Saint-Exupéry
• 8 comprehension questions in English
• 8 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 atrocities that took place in the village of Oradour-sur-Glane during the Nazi occupation of France.  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.

The village of Oradour-sur-Glane was a peaceful one, until the morning of July 10, 1944. The Nazis were angry about the capture of one of their men, and they took their revenge on the village. After the war ended, the inhabitants chose to leave the village as it was on the day of the massacre as a memorial to those lost. Learn about the events of the day and how the village lives on in this reading.

The item includes:

• 2-page article in French about Oradour-sur-Glane
• 6 comprehension questions in English
• 6 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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• French reading comprehension activity | Oradour-Sur-Glane -

• Oradour-Sur-Glane - reading for French learners, Google™ Slides version

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the charitable organization MSF.  Medecins sans frontieres/Doctors without Borders is a charitable organization that sends health care workers into some of the most dangerous places on earth. Find out how this group came to be one of the most important forces for improving the health of millions who otherwise would have died. From the beginnings of the organization up until the recent Ebola outbreak, follow their history in this reading.

 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 Médecins sans frontières
• 9 comprehension questions in English
• 9 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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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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•French reading comprehension activity | Zinedine Zidane

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about ants.  They are everywhere and most people find them an annoyance - but without them, humans would be in trouble!  Learn about how they organize their colonies, how they live, and how humans use them for a variety of purposes.

This 3-page French reading activity for intermediate and advanced French students will teach you more than you ever wanted to know about ants!.  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:

• 3-page article in French about ants
• 8 comprehension questions in English
• 8 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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• French reading comprehension activity - ants

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the first living creatures to travel to space - animals.  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.

The first earthlings in space weren't humans - they were animals! A large number of species has been sent up to pave the way for people, most of them unsung heroes. Learn about these animals and the history of space travel in this reading for French learners.

The item includes:

• 3-page article in French about animals in space
• 7 comprehension questions in English
• 7 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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• Animals in Space - reading for French learners

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the literary and TV character and gentleman burglar Arsène Lupin.  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.

Learn about the fictional character Arsène Lupin in this non-fiction reading for French learners. What are his origins, and how did the TV series become a blockbuster?

The item includes:

• 2-page article in French about the character, books, and series Arsène Lupin
• 11 short-answer comprehension questions in English
• 11 short-answer comprehension questions in English
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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• Qui est Arsène Lupin French reading activity

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• Qui est Arsène Lupin? - reading for French learners - Boom Cards™

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the history and architecture of a hotel in Québec made entirely of ice.  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.

Each winter a special hotel is built in Quebec, made entirely out of ice. You can stay there, but you have to be willing to follow the rules and wake up early! Learn about the construction of the hotel, what it's like to stay there and what makes it special in this reading for French learners.

The item includes:

• 3-page article in French about the Hotel
• 7 comprehension questions in English
• 7 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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• French reading comprehension activity | L'hôtel de glace

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the impact of the Romans on France and French culture.  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.

The Romans left their mark all over Europe, including France. After fighting with the native Gauls, they were able to subdue the country and turn it into several Roman provinces. Even today we can visit some of their architecture and see how they lived. Learn more 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 a 2-page article 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:

• 2-page article in French about les Romains
• 8 comprehension questions in English
• 8 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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• Romans in France - reading for French learners

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the hidden city beneath Paris. Paris is known as the city of lights, but there is a dark city underneath. Learn about the development of the catacombs and sewer system and the people who now love to explore them.  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.

A 2-page article in intermediate French about the secrets hidden beneath the streets of this beautiful city. 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 underground Paris
• 10 comprehension questions in English
• 10 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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•French reading comprehension Sous Paris - Print and digital bundle

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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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Monet is a beloved artist and one of the founders of the Impressionist movement. But he wasn't always supported and admired as an artist. Learn about his career in this French reading comprehension activity. Includes three different versions of the reading for differentiation - novicehigh (in present tense), intermediate low (in passé composé and imparfait) and intermediate mid (using passé simple),

This French reading comprehension activity includes numerous imparfait and passé composé verbs, so it would be useful for second year when students are learning the past tense.

This item includes:

• 2-page reading in novice-high French with glossary

• 2-page reading in intermediate-low French

• 2-page reading in intermediate-mid French

• 7 comprehension questions in English

• 7 comprehension questions in Frenc

• activity to match paintings with descriptions

• activity to describe three paintings

• answer key

• related resource links

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This French reading comprehension reading will teach your students about the cemetery of Père-Lachaise. At first, this cemetery was an unpopular final resting place and people had to be convinced to bury their loved ones here. Pere Lachaise cemetery is now a tourist attraction in Paris with a waiting list for burials. But why do people want to visit a cemetery? Find out in this reading for French learners. Includes three different reading levels for differentiation.

The print version includes:

• 2-page reading in French about Père-Lachaise - novice high
• 2-page reading in French about Père-Lachaise - intermediate low
• 2-page reading in French about Père-Lachaise - intermediate mid
• 10 comprehension questions in English
• 10 comprehension questions in French
• 9 extension tasks for enrichment
• 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 Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges - a composer and fencer who has been called "the Black Mozart." Soon to be the subject of a feature film, your students will enjoy learning about his amazing life.

This French reading activity includes two versions of the article - one for intermediate learners (includes some passé composé and imparfait, best with teacher support), and one for 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 each page.

The print version includes:

• 2-3-page article in French about the life of Joseph Bologne - in intermediate and advanced versions
• 9 comprehension questions in English
• 9 comprehension questions in French
• Resources page with links to videos and website
• Answer key

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