11th Grade French Activities

This French cultural activity packet will help your students to understand the structure and practical life in the French school system. Different activities will let your students explore the life of a French high school student and compare it to their own experience.

Each activity has links they can use to find the information they need to complete the activity. The links are kept in a Google document that you can share with your students, but each page also has clickable links as well. You can share my links, or if you find particular links you would like them to use, you can give them those instead.

Activities in this unit include:

• Types of schools and grade levels in France
• Le Bac (the new reformed one)
• Le Bac Pro
• Recent Reforms to the school day
• Eating lunch in la cantine
• Daily schedules
• Report cards
• the role of the MJC
• Visit a French high school online
• Bullying in school
• A list of school supplies

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Un Voyage à Paris

It's all about family! This dynamic, fully customizable resource is designed to help students master 15 different French family members through interactive and engaging activities.

This resource has 4 different activities plus an illustrated chart to ensure comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It's perfect for promoting creative learning or offering a thorough review. Whether used in classroom activities, homework assignments, or left with a substitute, this versatile tool is a must-have in any French teacher's toolkit.

What’s included:

1. Illustrated Vocabulary Chart: Listed in both French and English.
2. Blank English Vocabulary Chart: Vocabulary chart with French vocabulary only.
3. Blank Spanish Vocabulary Chart: Vocabulary chart with English Vocabulary only.
4. Vocabulary Maze: A fun and challenging way to reinforce vocabulary.
5. Blank Vocabulary Maze: Allows students to create their own maze, encouraging creativity and deeper learning.

This resource not only builds French language skills but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Mix and match these sheets to find the best fit for your class. Download now and watch your students’ vocabulary knowledge grow. Great for ELL too!

Want more family practice? Grab French Family/La Famille Vocabulary Activities/Practice/Emergency Sub Lesson! or check out French Vocabulary Activities/Emergency Sub Lessons for more themed vocabulary sets!

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Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet in The French language

You will get a pdf file that contains the word search and the solution

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"I have, Who has?" is a fun and engaging whole-class game for your French class to practice vocabulary. The vocabulary used on the cards is French numbers from zero to thirty nine, not in numerical order. This game includes a pdf file with 40 cards as well as directions, an answer key, and a student answer sheet. My students love playing this game, especially when I time them. They love trying to beat their times.

© 2018 Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

This download includes a Spanish and a French version.

The Calendar Talk - Conversation Cards and Daily Journal Writing: Vocabulary Builders is designed to help students start reading and writing immediately to discuss the day, date, and weather as well as FEELINGS! Students can also begin speaking in the same class period with some guidance. 

Product includes: 

• A set of vibrant and thought-provoking conversation cards featuring a wide range of vocabulary words.

• Each card contains a vocabulary word and picture as a visual aid.

• There are 9 terms on the conversation cards as well as the slides.

• 3 Different Journal pages total - 

• One with information about how to write and discuss feelings. A good journal to start with for the first few days.

• Two with feelings vocabulary (one in color and one black and white)

• Daily journals include calendar talk questions - Day, Date, and Weather

• The feelings journal includes pictures of feelings/facial expressions along with a related prompt or question to encourage writing, discussion and critical thinking.

• Lists of possible ways to use the vocabulary and activities to be used today

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Vocabulary Coverage: Explore a diverse array of vocabulary words across various themes and subjects.
• Differentiated Learning: Suitable for learners of different proficiency levels, with options for scaffolded or extension activities.
• Printable and Digital Formats: Accessible in Google Slides. Google slides can be downloaded as images to be used as digital worksheets or downloaded as a PDF. 

How to Use:

(See embedded video in slide as well.)

Bell Ringers - Daily Journals for French class.

1. Day 1:  Show them the presentation and model for them.

2. Day 2: 

3. Print, copy, and have them ready for students as they walk in.

4. Saving on paper? Copy machine never works? Download the slide as a png and have students write on them on a touchscreen device or their own papers. My students use the app Chrome Canvas on their Chromebooks. I loan styluses to students during class. They aren’t too expensive. Some students just write with their fingers. (Please see my terms of use for using digital downloads.)

5. Day 2: Discuss the responses as a class. If you need to repeat Day 1 for the talking part for a few days, that’s okay. They will get it.

6. Days 3-5: Continue discussing responses after the journal each day. This will help them with writing and speaking.

7. Days 6 and on (or when you know they are ready): When used consistently, students will be able to speak with the phrases very quickly. Have them sit in groups and discuss their journals as you walk around the room. I often keep track of points on Class Dojo and give them a goal to shoot for.

8. Scaffold so that students will be able to talk without the journal eventually.

9. Use the words and phrases that they have learned in other activities.

10. Add the questions and answers to write stories as a class or individually. I tell students to include the day, date, weather, etc. in all of their stories.

11. Ask students what another student said work on other perspectives, i.e. I, you, he, she, etc. 

12. Student A: Je me sens triste.

13. Student B: Elle dit, «Je me sens triste.» or «Elle se sent triste.»

For Conversation:

1. Day 1:  Show them the presentation and model for them.

2. Every day: Start with the journal at the beginning of each period. I usually do this for a few weeks. It will help with the conversation cards.

3. Day 2: Discuss the responses as a class.

4. Scaffold - Gradually, have students talk without the aid of the journal. I generally let students use their journals for 2 or 3 weeks, depending on the level, before having them talk without their work in front of them.

5. Slide 13 - Ask, Ask, Trade- Each student gets a card and switches cards throughout the activity to practice various types of weather.. 

6. Student A: «Comment est-ce que tu te sens?» (Or teach the formal «Comment est-ce que vous vous sentez?» (This could be on the board in front  so students can refer back to it as they learn it.)

7. Student B (who has a happy face): , “Je me sens heureux.” or “heureuse.”  Then Student B asks: “Comment est-ce que tu te sens?”

8. Student A (who has a sad card): “Je me sens triste.”

9. Students A and B exchange cards and find new partners.

10. During Ask, Ask, Trade- After students have had more practice with the cards, have them tell new partners what previous partners said. (Ex: Je me sens triste mais Sarah se sens grincheuse.)

11. Win, Lose, or Draw: Draw a conversation card from a pile. Draw it on the board and class guesses. Students or the teacher can draw.

12. Aïe! Game Instructions are included when slides are in “edit” mode.

Benefits for Students:

• Enhances vocabulary acquisition and retention through active engagement.
• Encourages critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Fosters creativity and self-expression through daily writing practice.

Why Choose This Resource?

• Developed by an experienced French teacher with 
• It fosters student engagement.
• Aligns with Common Core State Standards and supports language development goals.
• Provides a versatile and adaptable solution for diverse classroom settings and instructional approaches.

Enhance your French language teaching with this comprehensive collection of 100 conversation starters! Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners, these prompts will help spark engaging discussions, improve speaking skills, and boost confidence in conversational French.

What's Included:

• 100 Conversation Starters: A mix of beginner to intermediate prompts, covering various topics such as hobbies, food, travel, and personal experiences.

French dictée with 10 sentences using the plus-que-parfait tense are included in this dictation exercise that will help students with listening comprehension and written production. Each sentence is read twice, giving plenty of time for students to write. An M4A audio recording, and an answer key with English translations are included.

Sample dictations:

1. Vous nous aviez commandé ces enveloppes il y a un mois et nous les avons enfin reçues.
2. Sa grand-mère avait appris l’espagnol dans sa jeunesse et elle le parlait toujours aussi bien.

Grammar topics included:

• Avoir and être helping verbs
• Negation
• Object pronouns
• Reflexive verbs

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Enhance your French language teaching with this comprehensive collection of 100 conversation starters! Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners, these prompts will help spark engaging discussions, improve speaking skills, and boost confidence in conversational French.

What's Included:

• 100 Conversation Starters: A mix of beginner to intermediate prompts, covering various topics such as hobbies, food, travel, and personal experiences.

This essential knowledge organiser is designed to support students in mastering Module 2, LE TEMPS DES LOISIRS, from the IGCSE Studio French (Edexcel) textbook. It provides a thorough compilation of key vocabulary across all module units and highlights essential grammar points. Additionally, it includes a convenient Quizlet QR code, enabling students to practice vocabulary and grammar independently and reinforce their skills outside of class.

The knowledge organiser is useful for students during in-class writing or speaking activities and also serves as an excellent tool for independent revision.

This resource is ideal for Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, or any student preparing for the IGCSE French exam.

The units included are:

• Point de départ 1
• Point de départ 2
• Tu es plutôt foot, tennis ou basket?
• Ma vie d’internaute
• La lecture
• Mes émissions préférées
• Zoom sur le cinéma

How can you make French language learning more engaging while celebrating Halloween? The "12 French Dialogues - Halloween Speaking and Reading Activity" is the perfect resource for teachers seeking to immerse their students in themed dialogues that capture the spirit of the season. This product features 12 lively dialogues that not only introduce essential vocabulary and phrases but also immerse students in culturally relevant contexts. Each dialogue is complemented by thoughtful comprehension questions and answers, allowing students to reinforce their understanding of the content while enhancing their analytical skills in a practical setting.

For educators, this resource offers a wealth of benefits. The dialogues are designed to accommodate various proficiency levels, making it easy to adapt for both beginners and more advanced students. This versatility allows teachers to differentiate instruction and foster an inclusive classroom environment. Moreover, the comprehension questions promote active engagement, encouraging students to discuss their thoughts and interpretations in French. By using this activity in their lessons, teachers can create an interactive classroom that improves language skills and helps students appreciate cultural traditions and celebrations.

Included in this resource :

1. Préparer une fête d’Halloween
2. Les traditions d’Halloween
3. Visiter une maison hantée
4. Acheter des vêtements d’automne
5. Parler des passe-temps d’automne
6. Acheter un costume d’Halloween
7. Organiser une soirée cinéma d’Halloween
8. Discuter des sports d’automne
9. Faire une liste de souhaits pour Halloween
10. Sculpter des citrouilles
11. Préparer des invitations pour une fête d’Halloween
12. Une chasse aux bonbons

✅ Size : 8.5 x 11 in

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Need a fun way to start the year in World Language class?  How about a team-building  game!  This reading about why students should learn another language goes from dull to exciting as students work together and move around the room to solve a mystery!  This is a simple “print and go” with no work for the teacher!  This is a great way to get the year started with new students, or to provide motivation when you see interest and effort waning.  This activity is in English, and can be used by any World Language class!

All World Language teachers want to motivate and encourage our students, and help them see the value of becoming proficient in the language they’re studying. This story gives 10 teen-friendly reasons why it’s so beneficial to prioritize learning a new language! 

The story revolves around two teens trying to decide what classes to take.  Your students play the role of the mystery solvers.  They have to read all 10 parts of the story to figure out the answer to the final question;  what will the students grow up to be in their career?   While your students read the story parts, they are looking for “code words” in the story.  Students record the code words on a special answer sheet that will eventually lead them to solving the mystery of teens’  future career.  It’s so much fun! 

After, you can decide which of the 4 follow-up activities you want to do with your students.  There are 4; a True or False Activity to check for basic comprehension, a “tell me in your own words” summary activity, an opportunity to work with a group and write a story about a adventure the teens will have in their career (which can be done in the TL),  and an activity where they can explore possible careers for bilingual people.   Answer key to the True/False is also included.  Best of all?  If there’s something you’d like to change for your students, you are free to edit!

Who can use this product?

• Students taking a World Language
• Middle or High School 

How can I use this product?

• Print out the reading cards (10)
• Hang them up around your room
• Print and copy the answer sheet
• Let students loose to solve the crime! 
• Assign follow-up activities if you wish

What’s included in this product?

• Everything!  No prep beyond print and photocopy!
• Teacher instructions and hints
• 10 reading cards
• Student instructions (in English)
• Student answer sheet
• Answer Key for the code word questions and answer trail
• True/False Comprehension Activity
• Answer Key to True/False
• Summarize in your own words activity
• Writing Follow-up: Tell about a future adventure
• Research jobs for bilingual people 

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This French reading comprehension unit will give your students the chance to learn about the sport of basketball, entirely in French!

It is 51 pages and has the following sections:

• 14 pages of intermediate-level reading about the topics of
• the sport, including:
• The invention of the sport (basic info)
• Wheelchair basketball
• Equipment
• Referees
• An international sport
• The championship
• the best players of yesterday and today
• Francophone players
• The WNBA and its players
• Positions

16 pages of full-color 8.5x11 printable vocabulary posters with photos. All of the words your students would need to know to talk about the sport!

10 pages of printable writing and comprehension activities. Writing activities include prompts for several levels (present tense, past tense, conditional tense). True and false activity, design and describe a jersey activity, and even some numbers and math practice activities - one with smaller numbers and one with much larger numbers so you can use it for different levels.

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This no-prep activity focuses on 20 Francophone countries, making an excellent introduction or review of French geography! This print-and-go activity is engaging, educational, and perfect for students of all ages to practice in a fun, interactive way.

Resource includes:

• Wordsearch with 20 Francophone countries from across the globe
• Optional Capital Research List (students will need textbooks, maps or internet to conduct research)
• Corresponding Answer Keys

Wordsearches are excellent to use as bell ringers, for early finishers, homework assignments, or for when you just need a minute to catch up!

Want to explore Francophone countries in greater depth? Check out my Francophone Country Virtual Field Trip Travel Video Project for a dynamic student-led project that spans the globe! Or, for a seasonal twist, try one of my Francophone Country Winter Holiday Projects (available in group or individual options)!

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Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet in The French language

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French 101 Beginning French Workbook

Ideal for independent study, worksheets, notes and visuals to help students learn French.

I created this with myself as a student in mind. I remember what helped me as a French student and wanted to create something similar.

This workbook contains more than 66 pages!

French Calendars are a necessity for teaching and practicing the days and dates daily. Helping students organize is a bonus! This resource for all levels will give you 12 months, from July 2024-June 2025. Included are

1. 12 slides in color
2. 12 in black and white
3. Look of a planner
4. French months and days with colorful backgrounds and accents
5. Activities to help students practice the days and dates
6. Instructions for printing to save paper for students.
7. Each day has the number spelled out in French to help students practice numbers in a natural way.

Also included is a video resource for I how teach calendar talks. Get ready for the 2024-2025 year now! All you do is print!

Play French scattergories when you need quick, no prep activities to play with your class while they practice their French New Year / Nouvel An vocabulary, oral, and written skills. These categories games includes many activities with a French New Year vocabulary theme which work well as ice-breakers.

Players attempt to create answers for each of the four categories on their game. This should be a fast moving game and there are only spaces for six words per category. The MAXIMUM they can write is six words so they have to choose them wisely. Students can be creative and flexible with their answers, but other players can challenge them!

Click here for this game in ENGLISH!

12 games are included with 48 different categories! You can either print out the game sheets or project them to save paper and ink. For younger students you can allow more time for them to think and write, while older students will love the challenge of the timer.

See the preview for full teacher instructions.

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This essential knowledge organiser is designed to support students in mastering Module 1, Qui suis-je?, from the IGCSE Studio French (Edexcel) textbook. It provides a thorough compilation of key vocabulary across all module units and highlights essential grammar points. Additionally, it includes a convenient Quizlet QR code, enabling students to practice vocabulary and grammar independently and reinforce their skills outside of class.

The knowledge organiser is useful for students during in-class writing or speaking activities and also serves as an excellent tool for independent revision.

This resource is ideal for Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, or any student preparing for the IGCSE French exam.

Topics included are:
0.1 - Qui suis-je? Point de départ 1
0.2 - Qui suis-je? Point de départ 2
1 - A comme amitié
2 - C’est de famille!
3 - On va voir un spectacle?
4 - C’est bientôt dimanche?
5 - Les tâches ménagères – on aime ou on n’aime pas!
6 - Il était une fois …

Are your Spanish and other World Language students preparing to take the AAPPL test to achieve the Seal of Biliteracy? Practice presentational writing with 6 tasks that increase in difficulty, just like the AAPPL Test! Students will type in their answers to the writing prompts, each one asking them to do a little more with their language. The scoring guidelines of I-3 are also included. This test prep activity can be used online or it can be printed.

The writing prompts are in English, so this practice is appropriate for any World Language student!

Help your students feel confident and ready for this section of the test with these no-prep, pre-made presentational writing activities! The 6 activities increase in difficulty to give you and your students a good sense of what proficiency level they may score.

Who can use this product?

• Students preparing to take the Seal of Biliteracy Test
• Students at the Novice High proficiency level and up

How can I use this product?

• Assign a copy of this Google Slides Presentation via Google Classroom or other learning management platform

• Print the slides if you prefer working with paper

• Students can complete this in class or at home

What's included in this product?

• 6 practice writing activities activities to mimic the AAPPL test for the Seal of Biliteracy
• The scoring description to explain what an I-3 score contains
• Hints for what to do in order to score in the I-3 range

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