This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the arrival and effects of the Black Plague on Europe.  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 the origin and causes of the Black Plague in Europe in this reading for French learners. Includes information about the history, cause, and treatments. Includes imparfait and passé composé.

The print version includes:

• 3-page article in French about the Black Plague
• 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:
• La Peste noire - non-fiction French reading Boom Cards™ version
• La peste noire - non-fiction French reading - Google drive version