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This December themed French FSL resource helps to introduce and review basic vocabulary with students. Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards and Questions du jour. This resource can be used for whole class discussion, partner activity or divided into stations.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Holiday vocabulary with images (flashcards) and suggested activities.

-Design your own ugly Christmas sweater

-Vote for your favorite ugly sweater

-Follow directions to color and draw 

-Listen and vote for their favorite Christmas music

-Over 15 suggestions for "Questions du Jour" within activities and lessons

Short writing and drawing prompts:

-Invent an elf and design an outfit for your new elf

-Apply to be an elf at the North Pole

-Become a toy tester

-Write about yourself during the holidays including your favorite meal and activities.

Vocabulary:

Holiday and Christmas words

Basic Body Parts

Some winter clothing

Present tense verbs 

Limited use of the conditional

Start your FSL class off each day with a “Question du jour”. It is a great way to help you to establish a low stress routine. This French resource works as either a daily warm up, icebreaker or bell ringer activities. It can be used as a mini unit to give you a break in December. One less thing to plan!

*Please note you must have access to Youtube to play the music videos. The music links are editable and can be changed.

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This basic French resource (FSL) helps to encourage conversation while expanding core vocabulary (Préférences de vacances). There are writing and project ideas included which focus on vacation preferences (vacation activities and travel options). Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with this low prep resource. It can be used for whole class discussion, partner activities or a substitute plan. 

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with engaging images

-Over 50 suggestions for "Question du Jour"  

-Writing or project ideas 

Vocabulary:

Travel and vacation preferences (Quand je suis en vacances, je préfère.../je préférerais)

Optional use of the conditional

Start your FSL class off each day with a “Question du jour”. It is a great way to get students talking and help you to establish a low stress routine. This French resource works as either a daily warm up or bell ringer activities.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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Enhance your classroom with this core French FSL resource to review body parts, colors, and basic grammar. A great option for Halloween or anytime! It is packed with activities to get students drawing, speaking and writing! Students will create a monster, describe a monster to a friend and vote for their favorite class monster. Finally, there are fun activities with flashcards, "Qui-suis-je?" and task cards to get your students interacting in French.

This low prep resource includes the following:

-Five sheets to practice body part vocabulary

-Twenty-seven flashcards to support review games

-Three colored Qui suis-je?" monster boards to practice descriptions

-A "Guess who?" template to help students ask questions

-A voting template for students - vote for their favorite monster

-Two template options to write about your monster

-Two drawing activities (read or write)

-Twenty-seven task cards for a creative listening and drawing activity

Vocabulary and grammar practice:

body parts

colors

present tense (avoir, etre)

negative (ne... pas)

practice with basic descriptions

***These activities are for beginners who have basic understanding of grammar and sentence structure using the present tense. Intermediate students should be able to do the work independently and in greater depth.

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Enhance your French Second Language (FSL) curriculum with this convenient resource focused on hobbies, pastimes, sports, and events (les passe-temps, les événements, les sports, les loisirs). These comprehensive activities are designed to reinforce basic vocabulary related to planning activities and events among friends. This user-friendly resource facilitates engaging classroom activities using text message conversations and event posters.

Featuring fourteen text message conversations that can be easily printed and displayed around the classroom, students fill in tables and a daily schedule while reading each conversation. This can work as a scavenger hunt activity. After students can plan their own ideal week schedule filled with amazing events. Additionally, students will work with six event posters to craft simple skits, answer questions, and design their own event posters, fostering creativity and language proficiency.

Key Features:

• Teacher overview for easy implementation
• 14 text message examples for interactive learning
• 6 event poster examples to stimulate creativity
• Questions on personal preferences and a skit template
• 6 suggested activities for speaking, reading and writing
• Student handouts for efficient information collection
• Vocabulary list included
• Present tense verbs
• A focus is on les mots interrogatifs où, quand, qui, et combien

Be sure to preview the sample card in the pictures for language level reference.

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Enhance your FSL (French as a Second Language) lessons with this basic resource on "les jours, les mois et les saisons". This toolkit includes engaging activities like celebrity birthday profiles, class birthday polls, and dialogues. Perfect for vocabulary practice, emergency sub plans, and speaking exercises. There is lot's of opportunity for writing and reviewing the months, days of the week and the seasons.

Overview:

-Review core vocabulary - Low prep worksheets for students to practice the key vocabulary (word search, crosswords, worksheets, trivia... )

-Research a Month Activity

-Class survey on birthdays

- Profil d'une Célébrité

-Trouve la Date de Naissance activity

-Speaking activities with a partner

-Mini- Project- Create a zine foldable booklet by using the included template.

Inside this resource, there are suggestions to keep your students motivated and actively engaged in their language learning journey. 

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This core French (FSL) resource reviews vocabulary related to common locations, places, or buildings. There are many suggested activities and games to get your students speaking and writing in French. This print and go resource takes the stress out of your week as you review basic French vocabulary.

Included:

-Teacher overview in English with suggested games and activities

-Game suggestions and partner activities (i.e.Cards for J'ai...Qui a..?, Sentence matching, Scoot, memory card game, Twenty questions)

-45 Flashcards of common locations (for games or to display in class)

-5 worksheets to practice new vocabulary (i.e. crosswords, word search, fill in the blank)

-Two skit formats

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This basic core FSL (French as a second language) resource focuses on personal clothing and fashion choices for your students. It is designed to spark conversation and expand your students' French vocabulary with the daily “Questions du jour”. Students will enjoy discussing their style and clothing choices while practicing their oral and written skills. With minimal preparation required, you can seamlessly integrate this resource into whole-class discussions, partner activities, or even use it as a substitute plan.

What's included in this resource?

A teacher overview

Engaging images and new vocabulary 

Over 30 "Question du Jour" suggestions

A conversation mat to help students share their opinion on different outfits (Je pense que le chandail est beau.)

A written project idea to encourage creativity

4 basic role plays

Vocabulary 

Clothing, accessories, and style

Present tense verbs with limited futur proche and past tense

Basic questions with some simple responses included

Students should have a basic understanding of answering questions in French, although sentence models can also support beginner students.

Kickstart your FSL class every day with the "Question du jour" routine. Whether you use it as a daily warm-up or a bell ringer activity, this resource is sure to create a low-stress yet engaging learning environment.

You may also like the following resources:

French basic II clothing activities

French basic I clothing vocabulary Introduction

French Clothing and Fashion Speaking Question Du Jour

French Clothing and Fashion Projects

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Enjoy this interactive place value poster set for your French classroom. It is a helpful reference during math time.

This French place value set includes:

-Three poster options or bulletin board displays

-Arrows to indicate increase and decrease

-Options for b/w numbers and arrows

-One slideshow chart with moveable base ten blocks to duplicate and place

-Sheet option to laminate and reuse

These posters are 8.5X11 (with one poster per page) and print with a very small white boarder around the poster. Secondary slideshow included with a link to copy for all page options.

Please note: When printing this document in Google Slides (to make flashcards or smaller items) go to print preview and click on "handouts per slide". You will download the "handout" slides as a pdf to make flashcards.

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Enhance your French classroom (FSL) with this basic clothing resource, packed with six activities to get students speaking and writing! These activities encourage them to engage with their peers while applying basic vocabulary and grammar structures in a fun and relevant context. In this resource, students will dive into the world of shopping and clothing while developing their language proficiency.

Suggested Activities:

First, students conduct a survey on favorite clothing items among their classmates. Next they can channel their inner fashion critic by writing fashion critiques for their favorite celebrities. After students get a budget and they can shop online to make a complete outfit within this budget. Next students will plan a trip by packing a suitcase with different items suitable for each destination or season (Dans ma valise, il y a…). To strengthen their oral proficiency, there are four dialogue templates for students to practice speaking. Finally, students can showcase their own style by using our social media template. 

This resource includes the following:

A teacher overview of suggested activities

Six templates/models to give visual support for suggested activities

Grammar practice - present tense verb mettre/porter and aimer in the negative/ Les adverbes de fréquence

Four dialogues to practice speaking 

Bonus- Four low prep worksheets which include following the directions to color and answering simple questions

A variety of present tense verbs

adverbs- ne...jamais, souvent, toujours, parfois

Limited conditional

These activities are for a beginners who have basic understanding of grammar and sentence structure using the present tense. Intermediate students should be able to do the work independently and in greater depth.

You may also like the following resources:

French basic I clothing vocabulary Introduction

French Clothing and Fashion Speaking Question Du Jour

French Clothing and Fashion Projects

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This cake themed basic FSL (French as a second language) resource encourages speaking and writing while reviewing personal questions and information. There are also various worksheets to practice colors, shapes, numbers 1-30, and the months of the year. There are engaging templates included which focus on designing a personalized cake. Students can pick a theme and a create a cake design. A vocabulary list and various templates support students with writing about their cake design. Finally, there are 20 basic student profile cards to be used for a mini scavenger hunt activity. Students can practice asking questions such as the following:

Quel est son âge ?

Quand est son anniversaire ?

Quelle est sa couleur préférée ?

Quel est son passe-temps préféré ?

This print and go resource takes the stress out of your week as you review core French vocabulary. Students enjoy being creative as they add artwork and French sentences to their cake design.

Included:

-Teacher overview

-Vocabulary list and templates to support writing

-Flashcards to display colors and basic shapes

-Scavenger hunt with 20 student profile cards (with Student charts to complete)

-10 worksheets to review numbers, colors and months of the year (ex. crosswords, listening and coloring activities)

-Mini- project- Créer un gâteau

Helpful with cake template:

Scissors, tape, colored pencils, and printed templates

This cake activity can be done over several classes, by starting your FSL class off each day with a “Question du jour”. Students write down their answers each day to add to their final written project.

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Introducing a beginner low-prep FSL French resource on clothing, designed to make teaching and learning engaging! This unit introduces vocabulary and grammar related to clothing items. To reinforce and practice the new vocabulary, various printable worksheets are provided that cater to different learning styles. To make learning even more exciting, there are game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of clothing vocabulary.

Included:

Teacher overview which includes game suggestions

48 flashcards of basic clothing and accessories

Various worksheets for students to practice writing the clothing vocabulary words 

Basic dialogues ( for students to practice speaking)

Two simple writing prompt options for sentences about clothing

Basic grammar practice worksheets for the verbs porter, aimer and colors as adjectives

Additional instructional slideshow -porter, aimer and colors as adjectives

To further develop listening skills, a basic listening activity is included where students will listen to descriptions of clothing items and color the corresponding pictures.

You may also like the following resources:

French basic II clothing activities

French Clothing and Fashion Speaking Question Du Jour

French Clothing and Fashion Projects

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This St. Patrick’s day basic FSL French resource is filled with printable no prep activities for March. This resource includes 6 different writing/art activities. 

Students can write a newspaper article about catching a leprechaun or write about what they would do if they found a pot of gold. Students will learn about Celtic knots and make a simple one from paper. Finally, they can practice numbers 1 to 100 with a mystery image or practice St. Patrick’s day vocabulary. 

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with images (30 flashcards) and suggested activities like a game of memory

-Art activity with a Celtic Knot

-Two additional handouts practicing vocabulary and numbers

Writing prompts

Les nouvelles

J’ai de la chance parce que…

Si je trouvais un pot d'or, je…

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This Easter FSL (French as a second language) resource is filled with printable no prep activities for April (March). There are vocabulary flashcards, writing and drawing prompts included. Students can write about their favorite Easter treats,  apply for a job with the Easter bunny and more! This resource could work as independent work for French immersion students or core French students with support.

Included:

-New vocabulary with images (24 flashcards) and suggested activities

-Four short writing prompts 

-Four "follow the directions" sheets to color or draw Easter images.

-Low prep worksheets which include a crossword, word search and word match

Examples of short writing prompts:

Si j’étais le lapin de Pâques 

Tout sur moi! Le lapin de Pâques

Décris le panier de Pâques de tes rêves

Trouve un déguisement pour le lapin de Pâques

Demande d’emploi

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This French FSL resource helps to encourage speaking and writing about outdoor sports and activities**.** There are engaging templates included which focus on planning an outdoor adventure. Students respond orally to each question, as they add on to their “adventure” plan. This “print and go” resource takes the stress out of planning. This could also work as a step by step substitute plan or an end of year project. Students enjoy being creative as they add artwork and sentences to their printable backpack (templates included as well as other simple writing options).

Included:

- Teacher overview with slides to guide the project step by step

-Vocabulary with images and sentence starters

-Three writing format ideas included -plus a creative backpack template

Vocabulary:

Outdoor activities

Limited list of choices for snacks, trip location, personal items (clothing), and wildlife

Basic personal information (emergency card)

Beginner or intermediate sentence models - editable areas to include present, future or conditional questions.

Helpful with backpack template:

Scissors, tape, colored pencils, printed templates (cardstock recommended but not necessary) and a stapler.

This activity can be done over several classes, by starting your FSL class off each day with a question of the day. Students write a sentence each day to add to the writing templates. 

You also may like this spring and summer themed resource:

Paperbag Backpack - Plan French mon aventure FSL basic sentences

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This FSL French Google slideshow helps to encourage conversation while expanding core vocabulary. There are writing and project ideas included which focus on favorite activities (sports and hobbies- les passe-temps). Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with this low prep resource. It can be used for whole class discussion, partner activities or a substitute plan. 

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with engaging images

-Over 55 suggestions for "Question du Jour"  

-Writing or project ideas 

Vocabulary:

Sports, activities and hobbies

Clothing

Present tense verbs 

Weather and calendar questions

Optional use of the conditional

Start your FSL class off each day with a “Question du jour”. It is a great way to get students talking and help you to establish a low stress routine. This French resource works as either a daily warm up or bell ringer activities.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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In this basic Halloween French resource, students can be creative by designing a haunted house, writing a monster bio, or doing a Halloween questionnaire. Enhance your French second language classroom (FSL) with this basic Halloween resource, packed with several activities to get students speaking and writing! These activities encourage them to engage with their peers while applying basic vocabulary and grammar structures in a fun and relevant context.

This low prep resource includes the following:

-Five sheets to practice new vocabulary

-Thirty-six flashcards to support learning (game suggestions)

-A Halloween questionnaire for you and a partner (toujours, souvent, jamais, parfois)

-Two basic skits to practice speaking

-Two options for writing and creating a haunted house

-Three options to write a monster bio (English support/French only/Graphic Template)

-Two French/English lexicons for support writing topics

-Follow the directions to color a Halloween image

-Design a costume for a favorite teacher or friend (describe the costume)

Bonus- A Halloween version of "Trouve quelqu'un qui"

***These activities are for beginners who have basic understanding of grammar and sentence structure using the present tense. Intermediate students should be able to do the work independently and in greater depth.

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This sports adventure themed French (FSL) resource was designed to encourage speaking and writing. There are engaging templates included which focus on planning a spring/summer adventure. Students respond orally to each question, as they add on to their “adventure” plan. This print and go resource takes the stress out of your week as you review core French vocabulary. This could also work as a step by step substitute plan or end of year activity. Students enjoy being creative as they add artwork and French sentences to their paper bag backpack (templates included and as well as a simple secondary writing assignment).

Included:

- Teacher overview with slides to guide the step by step assignment

-Vocabulary with images and sentence starters

-Three writing project ideas including  a 3D backpack template

Basic Vocabulary:

List of outdoor activities or sports ( Je veux faire)

Limited list choices for location, food and animals (Je veux voir, je veux manger)

Basic personal information (emergency card)

Simple sentence structures to follow

Suggestions for additional categories including clothing and weather

Helpful with backpack template:

Scissors, glue, tape, colored pencils, printed templates and a paper bag for each student

This activity can be done over several classes, by starting your FSL class off each day with a “Question du jour”. Students write down their answers each day to add to their final written project.

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This St. Patrick’s Day French FSL (French as a second language) reading and writing resource has no prep activities for March. This resource is a visual tour of Ireland, that could be used anytime you need a print and go lesson. Learn basic information on Ireland including St. Patrick’s Day. Take a tour of Irish landmarks as you also learn about traditional music and dance.

Included:

- Teacher overview with suggested links for Irish music and dance

-Twenty slides in basic French with photographs

-Printable graphic organizers for independent work for students to show their learning.

-A digital (or printable) Insta social media activity for students to make a post on what they learned about Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day.

-Four printable sheets with comprehension questions from the slideshow

Please note you must have access to Youtube to play the videos. The links are editable and can be changed as these are not part of the purchased resource.

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Twelve basic French (core) vocabulary resources:

Simplify your French Second Language (FSL) classroom planning with this basic vocabulary review MEGA bundle. Add some fun to language learning with scavenger hunts and an Escape challenge, perfect for engaging low prep lessons. Reinforce basic vocabulary with intriguing activities such as mystery word worksheets, word searches, and fun games. These printable resources are versatile, making them ideal for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days.

Topics:

Months/Seasons/Days/Seasons

Colors/shapes

School (2 resources)

Clothes

Hobbies

Locations and Places

Winter clothing and sports

Emotions and feelings

Resource 1: Basic Vocabulary Review plus Scavenger Hunt

Included in this resource:

"Question Hunt": (see example of language level in photos)

Interactive scavenger hunt activity.

Twenty BASIC French question-and-answer pairs.

Adds learning and movement to an FSL class.

Memories Keepsake Craft: All about me!

Heart-shaped template and envelope to be printed on cardstock.

Students personalize with information and doodles.

Fun Activity Sheets:

Perfect for early finishers or Fun Fridays.

Discover a “mystery word or code” answer by completing the sheets correctly.

Encourage friendly competition and engagement.

Your Answers in Color (2 options):

Answer questions to find the corresponding colors.

Color in the sections of the pictures based on answers.

A relaxing and enjoyable activity for any time of year.

Cootie catcher: Foldable activity

Two cootie catcher options for students to use. Students can make a cootie catcher with activity statements inside (ex: Turn 5 times.) or they can make their own personalized verison with simple questions (ex. How are you ?)

Resource 2: Basic Vocabulary Review plus Escape Room
What's Included :

Escape Challenge Task Cards with 4 digit code (5 ways to use):

• Twenty-four questions with some trivia.
• Perfect for adding movement and interactive learning to your FSL class.
• Versatile usage: these cards can be adapted for Scoot, Exit questions, or other review games.

Twelve Review Worksheets:

• Twelve worksheets to reinforce fundamental vocabulary, including numbers, colors, months, days of the week, basic questions and answers.
• Ideal for reinforcing and consolidating basic French vocabulary.

School objects and subjects

Enhance language learning with flashcards, perfect for engaging games and interactive lessons. Reinforce basic school vocabulary with intriguing activities such as mystery word worksheets, word searches, drawing exercises, and fun games. Unlock creativity as students personalize their learning by designing their own locker and crafting sentences to describe it.

Resource 3: Personal school Supplies
Included:
-36 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)
-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards
-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes one image to project on board
-Ten low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary (mystery word vocabulary match, word search, crosswords, drawing and more )
-Mini-project- design and write about your locker (template and example)
-An editable sub plan - sheets work even if your substitute does not speak French

Resource 4: School subjects and places

This French Second Language (FSL) resource reviews vocabulary with a focus on basic school subjects, larger school items, and areas in a school. Students can practice speaking with 3 dialogue suggestions. Students can also label school spaces and do a scavenger hunt.

Included:

-39 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes one image to project on board

-Ten low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary (mystery word vocabulary match, word search, crosswords and more )

-Three simple skits to practice speaking

-School room signs to label spaces in the building and a basic scavenger hunt

Resource 5: Emotions

This core French (FSL) resource has activities to encourage conversation on emotions while improving language skills (SEL or l'apprentissage social et émotionnel). Students can write in a daily emotions notebook, think about what activities make them feel better and write down their preferred activities. There are several sheets to practice writing emotion vocabulary and grammar. Finally there are templates for a mini project where students can reflex their emotional choices.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Two formats for writing "Mon carnet d’émotions"

-Images and a supporting list to discuss "things that help make you feel better"

-Seven worksheet options for beginner students to practice writing new vocabulary and grammar (avoir/être)

-Two simple skits to practice new vocabulary

-Two templates for a final mini project

-18 emoji emotion flashcards

Vocabulary:

Present tense verbs/limited conditional

1 French/English lexique to help with writing - "activities that make you happy" and additional emotions

Resource 6:

This cake themed basic FSL (French as a second language) resource encourages speaking and writing while reviewing personal questions and information. There are also various worksheets to practice colors, shapes, numbers 1-30, and the months of the year. There are engaging templates included which focus on designing a personalized cake. Students can pick a theme and a create a cake design. A vocabulary list and various templates support students with writing about their cake design. Finally, there are 20 basic student profile cards to be used for a mini scavenger hunt activity. Students can practice asking questions such as the following:

Quel est son âge ?

Quand est son anniversaire ?

Quelle est sa couleur préférée ?

Quel est son passe-temps préféré ?

This print and go resource takes the stress out of your week as you review core French vocabulary. Students enjoy being creative as they add artwork and French sentences to their cake design.

Included:

-Teacher overview

-Vocabulary list and templates to support writing

-Flashcards to display colors and basic shapes

-Scavenger hunt with 20 student profile cards (with Student charts to complete)

-10 worksheets to review numbers, colors and months of the year (ex. crosswords, listening and coloring activities)

-Mini- project- Créer un gâteau

Helpful with cake template:

Scissors, tape, colored pencils, and printed templates

This cake activity can be done over several classes, by starting your FSL class off each day with a “Question du jour”. Students write down their answers each day to add to their final written project.

Resource 7 : Clothes

Introducing a beginner low-prep FSL French resource on clothing, designed to make teaching and learning engaging! This unit introduces vocabulary and grammar related to clothing items. To reinforce and practice the new vocabulary, various printable worksheets are provided that cater to different learning styles. To make learning even more exciting, there are game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of clothing vocabulary.

Included:

Teacher overview which includes game suggestions

48 flashcards of basic clothing and accessories

Various worksheets for students to practice writing the clothing vocabulary words 

Basic dialogues ( for students to practice speaking)

Two simple writing prompt options for sentences about clothing

Basic grammar practice worksheets for the verbs porter, aimer and colors as adjectives

Additional instructional slideshow -porter, aimer and colors as adjectives

To further develop listening skills, a basic listening activity is included where students will listen to descriptions of clothing items and color the corresponding pictures.

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Boost your FSL students' skills with this engaging French Second Language resource. Students explore Francophone countries through reading comprehension, graphic organizers, and fun activities like escape rooms and scavenger hunts. This low-prep resource also includes verb practice, creative writing tasks, and country research projects to build vocabulary and cultural awareness. Perfect for full-class instruction or independent work, it's a versatile addition to any FSL classroom!

Resource 1: Learn about 10 Francophone countries

Make learning French fun with these differentiated reading activities, perfect for core French and FSL classes (French as a second language). This resource features 10 Francophone country profiles, ideal for full class instruction or low prep center work. Students learn about 10 Francophone countries by filling in an easy to use graphic organizer or highlighting, as they find text evidence. Finally, students can answer questions in the interactive slideshow. The slideshow can also be used for daily class instruction.

What's Included:

Part 1- interactive slideshow

• 10 Francophone country profiles in an interactive Google Slide (10 self correcting questions which can be shared in your Google classroom)
• Optional student paper response sheet
• Works for full-class instruction and daily reading passages too
• Bonus printable worksheets with additional activities (see part 2)
• 2 Vocabulary lists French/English
• Question sheet to use for oral questions on each country

Part 2- Handouts to find text evidence

• Four country focus with additional activities (includes highlight to find text evidence)
• 1 Color by number/highlight the text evidence
• 1 Mystery Maze with true/false questions
• Two decorative graphic organizer options/project outlines for students to find key information on each country.

Resource 2: Question du jour - Des vacances

This basic French resource (FSL) helps to encourage conversation while expanding core vocabulary (Préférences de vacances). There are writing and project ideas included which focus on vacation preferences (vacation activities and travel options). Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with this low prep resource. It can be used for whole class discussion, partner activities or a substitute plan. 

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with engaging images

-Over 50 suggestions for "Question du Jour"  

-Writing or project ideas 

Vocabulary:

Travel and vacation preferences (Quand je suis en vacances, je préfère.../je préférerais)

Optional use of the conditional

Resource 3:Francophone country mini project and Scavenger hunt

Looking for interactive and engaging activities for your French Second Language (FSL) students? This basic resource is perfect for enhancing reading and writing skills while exploring Francophone countries. This resource includes three mini projects plus a scavenger hunt activity, making it a versatile addition to any FSL classroom.

What's Included:

1. Mini projects:

Country Poster Project:

Includes a vocabulary list and 10 Francophone country descriptions
Objective: Create a poster about a Francophone country.

Instructions: Draw the flag, locate the country on a map, and add images of important places. Use the internet to research for extra details like population.

Social media Post:

Includes a sample template and guiding questions to support writing.

Objective: Craft a visual social media post.

Instructions: Write a short, engaging description in French with photos or drawings of famous locations in the country. Ideal to assign in your Google Classroom.

Air Mail Letter:

Includes a sample letter template.

Objective: Write an air mail letter describing experiences in the country.

Instructions: Describe 2-3 activities or facts in a letter format.

2. Scavenger Hunt:

Objective: Enhance reading comprehension with a twist of fun!

Instructions: Read about 8 students from Francophone countries, answer questions, and use a decoder card to find a mystery word.

Resource 4: Verb aller

Perfect for French as a Second Language (FSL) classrooms, this versatile packet offers a mix of worksheets, games, and engaging activities to help learners master the verb aller in the present tense (and some futur proche). Whether you're looking for a no-prep solution for busy days, sub plans, or interactive center work, this resource is your go-to!

What's Included:

Worksheets with a unique twist!

• Color by number verb practice
• Complete the maze with the verb aller
• 30 fill-in-the blank flashcards to use in activities such as Scoot or partner work

Escape Challenge Task Cards

• 24 fill-in-the-blank questions with the verb aller
• Inject some fun with an interactive 4-digit code activity to add movement and excitement to your classroom.
• Cards also work for Exit tickets or other review games.

4 Practice Worksheets

• Questions to reinforce verb conjugations.
• Short-answer questions and reading comprehension activities.
• Writing practice with negative sentences in the present tense.

These activities are ideal for reinforcing key verb conjugations, improving sentence structure, and enhancing comprehension through engaging and interactive learning. Keep your FSL students motivated and build their confidence with this engaging aller verb practice set!

Resource 5: Countries and Travel theme

Boost your FSL students' learning (French as a Second Language) with this basic resource focused on countries of the world and travel—perfect for students to review key French vocabulary and grammar while exploring global destinations. This resource include interactive and creative tasks designed to keep students motivated and excited about learning French!

Scavenger Hunt: Travel Edition

• Interactive scavenger hunt activity where students match countries with their landmarks, historic sites, or tourist attractions.
• Write basic sentence structures (Je vois../Je suis au/en..)
• Adds movement to any FSL class.

Dream Trip Writing Project (suitcase templates)

• Two writing models (2 LEVELS) included to support student writing about a trip to a new country.
• Students write a paragraph about a destination they want to visit with support from questions or a fill in the blanks template.
• This also works as a step by step activity with a daily question to add to the project.
• Final draft is designed using a luggage template for a memorable, creative project (3 template options to decorate).

Activity Sheets

• Mystery Word/ Mot Mystère: Solve the vocabulary puzzle by completing each activity correctly.
• Word search to practice country-related vocabulary.
• Grammar practice with “au” vs. “en” to help students master prepositions with countries.
• Follow the directions to color the flags.

Please review the language level in the photos before purchasing the resource. This resource is intended for centers, a low prep day or a Friday Fun day review.

Resource 6 : Countries reading comprehension with Escape Room Challenges

Looking for fun, educational activities for your French Second Language (FSL) students? This interactive resource helps build reading, writing, and oral skills while exploring 9 Francophone countries like France, Quebec, Senegal, and more.

What’s Included:

• Short Country Descriptions: Students learn key facts about each country.
• Pre-Reading Activities:
  • Sentence Strip Sorting to enhance comprehension.
  • Graphic Organizer to collect important facts.
  • Oral Questions for discussions.

4-Challenge Escape Room:

Students answer questions, find mystery words, and solve 4 challenges to unlock a 4-digit code and "escape"! Perfect for boosting cultural awareness and language skills with a twist of fun!

Please look at the language level in the thumbnails before purchasing.

This resource is designed to make reviewing basic French verbs not only effective but also enjoyable, ensuring your students stay motivated and excited about their language learning journey.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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