This French reading comprehension activity will entertain your students while teaching them about French culture and the holiday season.  It is suitable for novice-high/intermediate-low students with teacher guidance and higher level students to work independently. Père Fouettard is tired of always being the bad guy. So this year he makes a deal - HE will be delivering the presents and getting to be part of the joy of the season! What could possibly go wrong? It turns out, quite a bit!  Kids are scared, nobody trusts the new guy, and nobody is quite sure exactly how the presents will get delivered.

This item includes:

• 5 page story with glossary of less-frequent words
• Comprehension questions in English
• Comprehension questions in French
• Illustrate the story activity
• Who/what/where/when/why/how activity
• Answer Key
• infographic about Christmas in France
• resources for learning more about the holiday

This short story is appropriate for intermediate and advanced classes - there are lots of examples of the passé composé and imparfait. 

What other teachers have said about this short story and French reading comprehension activity:

"This resource adds a specific flavor and cultural experience to the normal holiday information. My kids loved learning about this side of the Christmas tradition."

"One of my favorites. Students enjoyed this so much. Looking forward to using again next year. Merci!"

"Thank you for this reading activity with follow up worksheets. It allowed an opportunity to discuss cultural elements as well as a holiday reading."

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