11th Grade French Resources

Are you looking to take your French students' reading skills to the next level? Then these short non-fiction French reading passages could be just what you need! Designed specifically for students who are at A2/novice-high level, these readings provide an effective way of moving towards the B1/intermediate-low benchmark. 

Each passage is roughly 300-350 words long, with a handy glossary that follows each one to help with any unfamiliar words or phrases. This means you can expand their vocabulary and hone their reading skills without worrying about getting stuck on unknown terms. And with a range of topics covered – from historical accounts to wild animals – there’s something for everyone, no matter what you’re interested in learning! 

This item is for a free sample of these short reading passages. This passage is about vampires.

Each reading is on one page and includes an image about the topic, a short glossary of less-common words, and 2-4 question in English to check for comprehension. An answer key is included.

Use the readings for independent reading practice, bell work, reading assessments, or class practice. They can also be used for sub plans.

Paul Bocuse was a deity among the French lovers of gastronomy. His recent death in January 2018 was mourned by foodies all over the world, but especially in his hometown of Lyon. Share the biography of 'chef Paul' with your students in this reading for French learners. Includes a version for intermediate/advanced in the past tense as well a simpler, shorter version for beginners. Includes comprehension questions as well as a postcard activity and links to related videos and websites.

Do you start off your class with a quick poll or check-in question? This set of graphics can be used from day one to get students using French. This sampler has 10 different graphics that you can use in Desmos, Nearpod, Peardeck, or on a social media post to get input from your students. Each graphic gives them a choice of two different things. You can use it in different levels by adjusting the task.

Level 1 - from the beginning, you can have them just choose between option A and option B. Get lots of comprehensible input by having a class discussion about who prefers what. Later on, have them write complete sentences starting with "je préfère."

Level 2 - have students start to add more detail to their responses. Tell them to include details - where, when, with whom. Have them write more complex sentences explaining why they prefer something.

Level 3 - have students make their choice and then talk about the last time they ______.

Some graphics have very basic vocabulary, some have more advanced items - but all are easy to understand due to the images. There are also some cultural graphics mixed in.

If you like the freebie sampler of 10, there is another set of 190 - so you'd have enough to make it through the entire school year using one per day!

Bear with Me is a cute animated video about love - two bears love each other, but their schedules don't always work out.  This is a good story for a discussion of holidays – it includes the target vocabulary of:

• un ours/une ourse
• il dort
• il s'endort
• fêter
• ne se reveille pas

Includes pre- and post-viewing activities, a script, and story retell activities.  You can view the original video at https://youtu.be/JJBjbTTnLOw

If you enjoy movie talks, take a look at these:

• Alma - movie talk for French learners

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This set of French signs is a fun way to practice reading comprehension, use context clues and get some cultural information to your students!

14 different signs from different places in France, all collected and ready for your use. A wide variety of topics and purposes - ads, notices, informational, historical. Some of the signs are handwritten (let your students practice reading French cursive writing!), some are printed.

This is a fun way to get your class reading, discussing, and learning about the culture of France. Use the signs as class openers, assessment, discussion prompts - each sign is on a form that asks students to consider the purpose and tone of the sign as well as the most relevant information.

Some of the signs are very simple and easy to understand, others are more complex and require more vocabulary knowledge. Many of the signs have some sort of picture on them, but some don't - lots of opportunities for differentiation!

There are three different sign bundles - buy one or get all three at a discount. Try out this sample of 14 signs for free.

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Are you looking to improve student comprehension and proficiency in French?  This French comprehensible input short story is a fun sample of what can be done with French CI instruction.  It is a sampler from the series of French CI units, available for level 1 and level 2 French.

This short story is for French learners who are just starting their studies. Very simple language with lots of repetition - but the story itself is interesting enough to hold their attention. It is the unit story that finishes unit 1 of the CI unit series - each unit uses comprehensible input to give your students a base of frequently used vocabulary words with some basic structures.  At the end of the unit, students should be able to easily read and understand the story - and with practice, they can retell the story as well.  

These units are especially helpful if you want to use CI but:

• You are required to use a district textbook
• You need a little bit of structure as you get your feet wet with comprehensible input
• You are required to give a district final, but want to use CI to teach your classes

The units are complete units with vocabulary and grammar in context - they cover the same material as the standard textbook programs, only with a more comprehensible input focus.

This free story can be used as a standalone activity as early as the first semester of French.  

Includes:

• short story in French
• comprehension questions
• story retell activity
• mp4 animated video of the story

This story is part of the Bonjour! Comprehensible input unit 1 for beginning French. This will give you an idea of what the units are like - each unit builds up to a unit story based on the vocabulary and grammar of the unit.

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the role of McDonald’s in France. McDonald's is a familiar place for many travelers visiting France. But it's not identical to the American version. Read about the differences between them and what allowed McDonald's to succeed in the land of gourmet food and 5-course meals - while Burger King failed.

This activity packet includes a reading for intermediate/advanced French learners with comprehension questions.

The print version includes:

• 2 -page reading in French about McDonalds
• 5 comprehension questions in English
• 5 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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IMPORTANT! - if you have downloaded the game in the past, please be sure to download a new copy each year as the date for the windows changes each year! The item has been updated for 2022.

Your friend has bought you a trip to France for the holidays. But the tickets are locked inside a box and she forgot the combinations to open the locks!

Learn something about the holidays in France while having fun playing a breakout game! This is a digital breakout game - each team will need a device/tablet/computer in order to play. Follow the clues and find the combinations that will unlock the box where the tickets have been placed for safekeeping.

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Just simple, basic and quick - 16 verb posters, size 8.5X11 so they can be printed on any printer. Since French doesn't have two different "to be" verbs, I've included a poster for aime.

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A cute video about a little girl and her camera. She loves her camera - until it breaks. The camera is heartbroken, so he comes up with a plan to make her love him again.

Movietalk guide includes information on the steps for the movietalk as well as a link to the video and a quiz and comprehension activity.

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A fun activity to add to a unit of foods and going out. Visit online restaurants in France to learn the vocabulary necessary to navigate online ordering and delivery. Students will choose a restaurant, read the menu, and decide what to order.

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A catchy, easy song to help your students learn the endings to French ER verbs. It doesn't just teach the endings in order, it also teaches when to use them. Sung to the tune of 'If you're happy and you know it' - it's easy to learn and sing, and helpful!

This is a super quick French speaking activity that you can use to have students practice dates.

Give each student a copy of the assignment- there are four copies per sheet, so you don't need to make a bunch of copies. Students should fill out the top section with their own birthday. They will then have everything they need to ask and answer the question:

Quand est ton anniversaire?

Mon anniversaire est le ___________.

Students will then talk to each other, asking and answering the question. The goal is to find one person for each month of the year. I always check each class period to see if there is a month with no birthdays and if so, I pretend to have a birthday that month so that they can get all 12 months.

Rose is a video about a young woman who realizes that even though she’s grown up, she still needs her mother.  This is a good story for reinforcement of the imparfait – it includes the target vocabulary of:

• un portable
• une couverture
• ne voulait pas
• quand elle avait ____ ans

Includes pre- and post-viewing activities, a script, and story retell activities.  You can view the original video at https://youtu.be/NRmGA5UxYF0

If you enjoy movie talks, take a look at these:

• Alma - movie talk for French learners

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Do you start off your class with a quick poll or check-in question? This set of graphics can be used from day one to get students using French. This sampler has 5 different graphics that you can use in Desmos, Nearpod, Peardeck, or on a social media post to get input from your students. Each graphic gives them a choice of four different things - and one's gotta go! You can use it in different levels by adjusting the task.

Level 1 - from the beginning, you can have them just choose between options A, B, C and D. Get lots of comprehensible input by having a class discussion about who wants to get rid of each item. Later on, have them write complete sentences starting with "je choisis."

Level 2 - have students start to add more detail to their responses. Tell them to include details - why did they choose the item they did? Have them write more complex sentences explaining why they think their item should go.

Level 3 - have students make their choice and then talk about why they are getting rid of the item and why the other three items get to stay.

Some graphics have very basic vocabulary, some have more advanced items - but all are easy to understand due to the images. There are also some cultural graphics mixed in.

If you like the freebie sampler of 5, there is another set of 100 that comes with a template for making your own graphics if you would like to do so.

Bigflo et Oli are one of the hottest names in French music. Their new video "Rentrez Chez Vous" puts a new twist on the topic of immigration. This freebie consists of a matching activity with lyrics in French and their English translation as well as an activity matching the image from the video to the lyrics that describe it.

You can view the video at: Rentrez Chez Vous

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A Powerpoint to go over the lyrics to the Bigflo & Oli song. Most "naughty" words have been removed, but you can edit it to add them back in or remove parts you don't want to use.

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McDonald's is a familiar place for many travelers visiting France. But it's not identical to the American version. Read about the differences between them and what allowed McDonald's to succeed in the land of gourmet food and 5-course meals - while Burger King failed.

A short article for use within Google Drive is included, along with a set of questions in both French and English. Students can type/answer the questions within their drive accounts, OR you can use the forms and Flubaroo to grade it automatically!

This is the Google Drive version of this product - it includes instructions on how to access and use the files, as well as how to use google Forms/Flubaroo to grade the questions.

This no-prep, self-grading French digital game will allow your students to practice French vocabulary about spring and Easter. Each slide has either an image or a word in English and four French words to choose from. If they choose correctly, they continue along the path. But an incorrect answer will send them back to redo that section!

Includes a Google drive, PowerPoint and PDF version of the game. Share with students as an individual assignment or work through the activity as a class on a smartboard.

If you enjoy these digital games, you might be interested in the Growing Bundle. Buy early = pay less. You will receive action to new vocabulary and grammar games as they are added. Don't see a topic you'd like to use? Drop me an e-mail at Heather@Frenchified.com with your request!

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This is a FREE activity to accompany a French TV commercial - any French TV commercial! 

Choose a commercial that you think is cute, funny, interesting, or that students will be able to understand and assign the worksheet.  Students will determine the answers to basic and some more advanced questions about the commercial. Questions include finding information about the product, the target customer, where to find more information, the price, method of selling, and whether or not you would buy the product.

There are three different versions of the activity - use the one that matches your students' level of ability with the language.

• Level 1 - all questions are in English.  
• Level 2 - all questions are in French, most of them are check the box type questions with descriptive vocabulary and two open ended questions
• Level 3 - all questions are in French, all open-ended for students who are able to write in French.

You can use this activity again and again, choosing whatever TV commercials you like!

My suggestion for finding TV commercials is CulturePubTV - YouTube