Intermediate French reading comprehension activities - Biography bundle #1
by FrenchifiedThis French reading comprehension bundle includes a variety of short biographies in French. Learn about the lives of some interesting people from around the Francophone world. 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 biographies in this bundle include:
- Zinedine Zidane
- Nancy Wake
- Alain Robert
- Stromae
- Princess Grace
- Coeur de Pirate
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)
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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Zinedine Zidane
By Frenchified
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 item is also available in the following formats:
•French reading comprehension activity | Zinedine Zidane
•Zinedine Zidane - reading activities in French for Google™ Drive
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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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Intermediate French reading comprehension activity | Stromae
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the Belgian singer Stromae. 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.
Stromae has been a hit in Europe for several years, but now he's taking North America by storm! Read about how his career developed and how the events in his life have affected his music.
The print version includes:
- 2-page article in French about Stromae
- 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:
•Boom Cards™ - Stromae reading for French learners
•French reading comprehension Stromae - Print and digital bundle
•French reading comprehension activity | Stromae
•Stromae - reading for intermediate students for Google Drive™
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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Coeur de Pirate
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the Québecoise singer Coeur de Pirate. Coeur de Pirate is the stage name for Beatrice Martin, a young woman from Quebec with a striking voice and an interesting style. Learn about how she went from unknown to international concert tours in this article and activity.
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 Coeur de Pirate
- 8 comprehension questions in English
- 8 comprehension questions in French
- Answer key
- Resources page with links to videos and website
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Nancy Wake French French reading Compréhension de Lecture
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Nancy Wake, a heroine of the French resistance. She had an amazing story full of adventure and close calls while fighting the Nazi occupation in France.
This 2-page article for intermediate and advanced French students will tell the story of Nancy Wake and her work. 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 Nancy Wake
- 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 available in the following formats:
• Nancy Wake
• Nancy Wake Google™ drive version
• Nancy Wake print & digital bundle
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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Alain Robert
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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about French free climber Alain Robert. Spiderman isn't just a movie character - Alain Robert has been climbing buildings without safety equipment for over 30 years. He's scaled the tallest buildings in the world, but his climbs have come with a price. This 2-page article for intermediate and advanced French students will tell the story of Robert and his climbs. 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 Alain Robert
- 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:
• Alain Robert
• Alain Robert Google™ drive version
• Alain Robert print and digital bundle
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