Are you looking for a fun French reading comprehension activity for the fall season?  This short story is a great way to practice interpretive reading while enjoying the holiday season. The story is in the past tense, with lots of instances of the passé composé and imparfait - so it's the perfect chance to review for your more advanced students, or get a little more practice for your students who are learning the past tense.

It's fall. The leaves are changing, coats and sweaters are showing up, and the smell of pumpkin spice latte is taking over. But the drink hides a sinister secret that could lead to the downfall of the planet! Who can save us, and what is the secret weapon? A great story for fall/autumn, Halloween or Thanksgiving.

This item includes:

• Google slides short story
• comprehension questions in French and English
• answer key

Here's what other teachers have said about this French reading comprehension activity:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Great relevant story to use with classes in the fall! (with a fun twist!)"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Cute story to go along with fall, grade-level appropriate. Well done!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great activity for the season and wonderful resource to leave with supply teacher! Awesome read!"

This item is available in the following formats:

• La Guerre du Pumpkin Spice Latte - for intermediate/advanced French learners

• La Guerre du Pumpkin Spice Latte - for int/adv French - Boom Cards™

• La Guerre du Pumpkin Spice Latte - for int/adv French - Google™ drive

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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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This item is available in the following formats:

•French reading comprehension Sous Paris - Print and digital bundle

•French reading comprehension activity | Sous Paris

•Sous Paris - reading for int/adv French for Google Drive™

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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 cursed lighthouse of Ténnevec off the coast of Brittany. The lighthouse has had many mysterious things happen over the centuries - but is there an explanation for the mysteries?

This French reading activity includes a two-page article in French with glossary of less-common words. After reading the article independently or together, the comprehension questions in French and English will allow them to show you that they've understood. The reading includes a glossary at the bottom of each page.

The print version includes:

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

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This French reading comprehension activity will allow you to read a short story, entirely in French.  It tells the story of a vampire who just can’t figure out how to eat dinner

Frankie is a vampire - a very bad vampire.  He is afraid of the dark!  This makes it very difficult for him to do the most basic vampire things, especially finding dinner.  He needs help, and he finds it from a local psychic.

This activity packet includes a 2 page story with two different versions.  One is in the present tense, the other in the past tense. Also includes an authentic materials activity and an infographic.

The print version includes:

• 2 -page short story in French - present tense
• 2 -page short story in French - past tense
• 21 comprehension questions in English
• Illustrate the story activity
• Main idea and summary activity
• Infographic about vampires
• Authentic materials activity about ordering from a menu
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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This item is available in the following versions

• Frankie Le Vampire - French reading/sub activities

• Frankie Le Vampire- French reading/sub activities -Google™ drive

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Are you looking for a French imparfait and passé composé activity that your students will enjoy?  This reading comprehension activity focuses on the imparfait and passé composé while entertaining with a story about zombies. There is also a second version for upper levels with the passé simple so you can differentiate instruction for your different classes.

Zombies are attacking the school. A zombie that looks like Steve Buscemi is making lunch out of the principal. And the crazy chemistry teacher is acting like this is just an ordinary day. How will the zombies be stopped? Or will they?

Included in this activity:

• 3-page story using the imparfait and passé composé
• 3-page story using the imparfait and passé simple
• comprehension questions in English
• comprehension questions in French
• illustrate the story activity
• summary activity
• infographic on preparing for a zombie apocalypse (and other natural disasters)
• answer key

You students will enjoy this silly story while they get lots of practice reading in the French past tenses.

This item is available in the following formats:

• Les Zombies Attaquent -imparfait/passe compose for Google™ Drive

• Les Zombies Attaquent -imparfait/passe compose for Boom Cards™

• Les Zombies Attaquent - imparfait/passe compose - Sub plan!

A set of 4 writing prompts appropriate for levels 1-4.

level 1: write about what you eat and do for Thanksgiving.

level 2: write about what you are thankful for

levels 3/4: write about would you would do if you were a turkey and who you would invite as a guest to dinner, why, and what you would talk about.

Worksheets are in pdf format with graphics and space to write.

is French vocabulary digital game will allow your students to practice French Halloween vocabulary words - each question has an image and then a choice of three words in French. Includes words having to do with candy, costumes, monsters, etc. Self-grading, as students get the correct answer it will allow them to move through the game.

Includes a Google drive, Powerpoint and PDF version of the game. Share with students as an individual assignment or work through the activity as a class on a smartboard.

If you enjoy these digital games, you might be interested in the Growing Bundle. Buy early = pay less. You will receive action to new vocabulary and grammar games as they are added. Don't see a topic you'd like to use? Drop me an e-mail at Heather@Frenchified.com with your request!

No matter what digital platform you are using, digital stickers can make things a little more fun for students! This set of 12 digital stickers featuring French phrases and graphics with a Halloween theme will be a cute addition to your digital toolbox. Just copy and paste the image onto your student pages!

Are you looking for a fun French reading comprehension activity for the fall season?  This short story is a great way to practice interpretive reading while enjoying the holiday season. The story is in the past tense, with lots of instances of the passé composé and imparfait - so it's the perfect chance to review for your more advanced students, or get a little more practice for your students who are learning the past tense.

It's fall. The leaves are changing, coats and sweaters are showing up, and the smell of pumpkin spice latte is taking over. But the drink hides a sinister secret that could lead to the downfall of the planet! Who can save us, and what is the secret weapon? A great story for fall/autumn, Halloween or Thanksgiving.

This item includes:

• 5 page short story for intermediate/advanced French readers 
• comprehension questions in French and English
• answer key,
• infographic about pumpkins 
• related resources sheet.
• story illustration sheet
• summary and question word activity

Here's what other teachers have said about this French reading comprehension activity:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Great relevant story to use with classes in the fall! (with a fun twist!)"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Cute story to go along with fall, grade-level appropriate. Well done!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great activity for the season and wonderful resource to leave with supply teacher! Awesome read!"

This item is available in the following formats:

• La Guerre du Pumpkin Spice Latte - for intermediate/advanced French learners

• La Guerre du Pumpkin Spice Latte - for int/adv French - Boom Cards™

• La Guerre du Pumpkin Spice Latte - for int/adv French - Google™ drive

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Make learning about la Toussaint interesting with this no-prep digital escape game.  The game includes access to a website where your students will hunt for the keys to unlock a set of locks.  Students will need to read the clues very carefully and watch videos, visit websites, and read texts to find the information they need to win the game.  Very easy to use - just send your students to the website and let them work!  Students can play individually or in teams.

This game about la Toussaint is in English so even your level 1 students can enjoy learning about the holiday and other spooky legends in France.

Digital escape games are a fun way to start a unit, or to review at the end of a unit.  They can also be used to learn about a cultural or historical event.  This game will have your students reading carefully and paying attention to the smallest details in order to complete the challenge and unlock the locks.  

This item includes:

• Access to a website where your students can play the game
• Complete teacher's guide to playing the game
• Answer key so you can help students if they get stuck!

Your students will enjoy learning without even realizing that they are learning!  The challenging game format will get them excited about finding the code to unlock each lock - and the format of the clues for each lock will have them paying close attention - there's no way to solve the puzzles without being 100% focused! 

Topics in this game include:

• chrysanthemums and la Toussaint
• Pere Lachaise cemetery
• haunted castles
• Le Manoir haunted house
• the Paris catacombs

Prep is very easy - you just need to share the website URL with your students.  You may want to test the site before you use it, just to make sure nothing is blocked by your district.  As some of the clues can be challenging to unlock, you may choose to help your students with the trickier ones.  With the teacher guide, you will have the answer key - so you can help guide students towards the correct answer by giving them hints, or if you have limited time, you can adjust the game by reducing the number of locks they need to unlock - just give them the answer(s) to help the activity fit your time constraints.

Note that if you are playing this on Oct 31/Nov 1, the sites get VERY busy. I have made many backup sites, but even those may get slow at times. Also, the French source sites may get overwhelmed on certain dates as well, but there is nothing I can do about that.

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This French vocabulary digital game will allow your students to practice French Thanksgiving vocabulary words - each question has an image and then a choice of three words in French. Includes words having to do with the foods and traditions of Thanksgiving. Self-grading, as students get the correct answer it will allow them to move through the game.

Includes a Google drive, Powerpoint and PDF version of the game. Share with students as an individual assignment or work through the activity as a class on a smartboard.

If you enjoy these digital games, you might be interested in the Growing Bundle. Buy early = pay less. You will receive action to new vocabulary and grammar games as they are added. Don't see a topic you'd like to use? Drop me an e-mail at Heather@Frenchified.com with your request!

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This French reading comprehension short story is a fun way to mark the holiday of Thanksgiving.

A bull, a pig and a turkey have noticed the special season - and the magic of the holidays. They make a plan to celebrate a "tanksgeevink" like never seen before. But what could possibly go wrong? Find out in this story for intermediate and advanced French students.

The print version includes:

• 5-page French story about Thanksgiving
• 11 comprehension questions in English
• 11 comprehension questions in French
• Illustrate the story activity
• Infographic comparing American and Canadian Thanksgiving
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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This item is available in these formats:

•French reading comprehension Un Diner Special - Print and digital bundle

•Un Diner Special - story for int/adv French - Boom Cards™

•Un Diner Special - story for int/adv French - Google drive™

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Note: If you purchased this game in the past, please be sure to update a new copy as the date for one of the clues has changed!

French digital escape games can be a fun way to practice the language and learn about the history and culture of the French-speaking world.  Learn about the holiday of l'Armistice/Le Jour du Souvenir in this digital game for French learners.

November 11 marks the anniversary of the Armistice ending the fighting in World War 1 and is known as Le Jour du Souvenir. This digital escape game teaches students about the events of that day as well as how we remember those who sacrificed so much. Topics include:

• poppies
• les bleuets de France
• the signing of the armistice
• the last French soldier to die in WWI
• the fields of Verdun

What's included:

The game includes two different version: one that is entirely in English, and one that has the clues in English (since it can be difficult for non-native speakers to catch the nuances in the clues) but the sites and videos where they will find the answers are in French. Students will know that they have the correct code to unlock each lock as the form will tell them if they are correct or incorrect.  They can show you that they've solved the puzzles by taking a screenshot of the final screen.

The teacher guide includes instructions on how to reach the site, directions on how to play the game, and the answer key for the French and English games just in case you get stuck. There are two different websites where the game is hosted - one in Google sites, the other hosted on digitalescapegames.com.  Please check on your school network before you assign the game to your students, as some networks do block access to sites hosted outside of your district's network.

What teachers have said about this French digital escape game:

"My students really enjoyed this game! It was extremely challenging, but they were so satisfied when they solved the clues. It really encouraged them to read closely. I did have to give them a few hints. I only used the English version because even that took a long time for them to solve. I did feed them the clue to the date lock because in 2020, I figured it would be pretty impossible to lead them to the date from 2019. This was the first escape room activity I've done and I will be doing more!"

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Your students will enjoy practicing the passé composé with avoir in this French haunted house game!  As they complete the tasks, they will gather the objects needed to free the ghost from the house.  The game is self-grading and students will need to get all of the answers correct in order to move on. While there are a couple of instances of the passé composé with être, most of the verbs use avoir.

There are 5 different challenges.  The tasks will have students using different skills to practice the passé composé. Each task will help the student gather a meaningful family object.

Task 1: Listen to the audio and put the images of life events in the correct order.

Task 2: Read the information about when the people were born and died and find the correct portrait - a great numbers review!

Task 3: Put the correct past participle in the paragraph to complete the story.

Task 4: Play "memory" to match the French sentences with the English translations.

Task 5: Match the irregular past participle with the infinitive verb.

At the end of the game, the students will have 5 different object.  They will put those objects in front of a family tomb to free the ghost and no longer have a haunted house.  As the game does not track student data, you will want them to take a screenshot as proof of completion.