Intermediate French reading comprehension activities Biography bundle #3
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:
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Emmanuel Macron
- Josephine Baker
- Marie Antoinette
- Andrée Peel
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) Click HERE to join my mailing list and get a free article about adapting a textbook to CI!
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Intermediate French reading Compréhension de Lecture Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
By Frenchified
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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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Emmanuel Macron
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about French president Emmanuel Macron. Emmanuel Macron seemingly came out of nowhere to win the French presidential election in 2017. Who is he and why was his new party able to win not only the presidency, but also a majority of seats in the National Assembly?
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 Macron
- 8 comprehension questions in English
- 8 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 item is available in the following formats:
• Emmanuel Macron - reading for Int/Adv French learners
• Boom Cards™ - Emmanuel Macron reading for French learners
• Emmanuel Macron reading for French learners - Google™ drive
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French reading compréhension de lecture - Josephine Baker
By Frenchified
Josephine Baker was an amazing performer, but she accomplished so much more than musical performances. This short biographical reading tells the story of a woman who was able to make a difference during World War 2 and the civil rights movement in addition to being a respected an influential performer.
This 2-page reading includes comprehension questions in both English and French as well as a list of related resources and an answer key.
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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Marie Antoinette
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Marie Antoinette. “Let them eat cake!” Marie Antoinette never said this, but most people don't know more about her than that famous 'quote.' Learn about the real woman who was the Queen of France during the most difficult period in French history. From her marriage to Louis through her execution by the guillotine, this article will educate and challenge your French students. 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 Marie Antoinette
- 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 Compréhension de Lecture Andrée Peel
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about French resistance heroine Andrée Peel. After losing members of her family to the Nazi invasion, she fought back in courageous ways, barely escaping with her life. Her life after the war was equally interesting. 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 André Peel
- 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:
• Andrée Peel
• Andrée Peel Google™ drive version
• Andrée Peel print & Google™ drive bundle
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