Science bundle French reading comprehension activities

Science bundle French reading comprehension activities

This French reading comprehension bundle includes a variety of short readings in French about science-related topics. Learn about discoveries and technologies that affect our daily lives. 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 readings in this bundle include:

the Large Hadron Collider
the TGV
Doctors without borders
Ebola
Piton de la Fournaise
The Coronavirus
Animals in Space
CRISPR
Data Forensics
Animal reintroduction

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 Le Piton de la Fournaise

By Frenchified

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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This item is available in the following formats:

• 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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French reading Compréhension de Lecture CRISPR

By Frenchified

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

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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Médecins Sans Frontières

By Frenchified

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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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Animals in Space

By Frenchified

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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Available in these formats:

• Animals in Space - reading for French learners

• Animals in Space - reading for French learners Google™ Slides version

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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Coronavirus

By Frenchified

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the COVID-19 virus The news is full of stories about the spread of COVID-19, the newest strain of coronavirus. But what is a coronavirus, and how dangerous is it? What can we do to protect ourselves from it? 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.

This reading for intermediate and advanced French learners (year 2 and above) will explain where the virus came from, how it became a pandemic, and what the symptoms are. Learn about the heroic doctor in China who revealed that this new disease was rampant, despite threats from the Chinese government. The article is four pages long and followed by 2 pages of comprehension activities in both French and English versions. Includes answer key as well as links to related videos about the virus.

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:

4-page article in French about coronavirus
31 comprehension questions in English
31 comprehension questions in French
Answer key
Resources page with links to videos and website

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French reading Compréhension de Lecture The Large Hadron Collider

By Frenchified

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the role of the Large Hadron Collider. What is the Large Hadron Collider? Why are some people worried that its existence could cause the end of the world? What are scientists doing with it? And what would happen if you put a person in front of the beams? Find out the answers to all of these in this article for intermediate/advanced French students.

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 Large Hadron Collider
10 comprehension questions in English
10 comprehension questions in French
Answer key
Resources page with links to videos and website

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• The Large Hadron Collider - reading for int/adv French students - Google™ drive

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French reading Compréhension de Lecture La réintroduction des animaux

By Frenchified

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the reintroduction of extinct 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 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.

Learn about how animals in danger of extinction are being reintroduced into the wild, and about how previously extinct animals might be brought back through cutting-edge science and old-school genetic selection.

This 7-page pdf file includes a two-page article with glossary, comprehension questions in both English and French, answer key, and links to additional online resources.

The print version includes:

2-page article in French about the reintroduction of extinct animals
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 item is available in the following formats:

• French reading comprehension Animal reintroduction - print & digital bundle

• French reading comprehension activity | La réintroduction des animaux

• La réintroduction des animaux reading for French - Google™ Drive version

• La réintroduction des animaux- reading for French learners - Boom Cards™ version

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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Ebola

By Frenchified

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Ebola. Ebola is a deadly disease that can kill up to 90% of its victims. The recent outbreak in West Africa scared people all over the world. Where does it come from? How did the outbreak start? And what can we do to keep it from spreading? Find out with this reading for intermediate/advanced French students.

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: