Intermediate French reading comprehension activities non-fiction bundle 1
by FrenchifiedThis intermediate French reading comprehension bundle includes a variety of non-fiction readings in French about a variety of interesting 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 intermediate French readings in this non-fiction bundle include:
- Stromae
- Alain Robert
- GIGN
- The Paris Underground
- Life in a cave house
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)
French reading Compréhension de Lecture Sous Paris
By Frenchified
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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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 La vie Troglo
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about life in troglodyte homes. There are quite a few cave homes in France, but living in a cave doesn’t mean that you have to be a caveman! They can be quite comfortable and entirely modern. 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.
The print version includes:
- 2-page article in French about la vie troglo
- 12 short-answer and multiple-choice comprehension questions in English
- 12 short-answer and multiple-choice 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 format:
• French reading comprehension activity | La vie Troglo
• La vie Troglo - reading for int/adv French - Google™ Drive
• French reading comprehension activity | La vie Troglo print & digital bundle
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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Alain Robert
By Frenchified
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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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Le GIGN
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the GIGN. The GIGN is France's answer to SWAT/special forces. They've played a role in hostage rescue, hijacking resolutions, and most recently in the Charlie Hebdo/Jewish supermarket crisis. Your students will want to learn about these amazing soldiers! 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 GIGN
- 11 comprehension questions in English
- 11 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:
• Le GIGN
• Le GIGN Google™ drive version
• Le GIGN print & Google™ drive bundle
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