This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the life and accomplishments of Louis Pasteur.  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.

Learn about the life and work of famous French scientist Louis Pasteur in this non-fiction reading for French learners. Pasteur invented the process of pasteurization, but he also made great strides in the field of immunization. The Pasteur Institute is named after him and is a leader in the French scientific community.

The item includes:

• 2-page article in French about Louis Pasteur
• 10 short-answer comprehension questions in English
• 10 short-answer comprehension questions in English
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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This item is available in the following formats:

• Louis Pasteur French reading activity

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