High School French Resources

Are you wanting to use French comprehensible input in your classes, 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?

If so, this comprehensible input unit for French is for you!

This unit is the perfect complement to a district curriculum or textbook - it covers some of the typical vocabulary and grammar taught in the second semester of French 1, but with a more communicative approach.  Work through the unit with circling and repetition and at the end of each unit, your students will be amazed at how much they can do with the language!

A complete unit that can be used in the first year of French. It builds on the vocabulary from the Bonjour, J'aime, le Lycée, On va sortir and La Famille and Les Achats units. Includes lesson plans for 11 days, talking about food and cooking in French.

This unit includes the following materials:

• Lesson plan guide for each day
• Powerpoint with lesson for each day
• Student dictionary handout page

Word wall with cards for unit vocabulary
• Handouts to practice writing and reading about foods and cooking
• Handout for students to talk to each other about food quantities
• Handout for students to read about food description
• Internet activities for restaurant reviews and recipes
• Unit story using vocabulary from this unit
• Cloze activities to accompany story - one with and one without word bank
• Running dictation game to accompany unit story
• Handout for unit story retell/rewrite
• Animated video of unit story
• It's not fair Game in French and English to accompany unit story
• Short assessments for unit: reading, listening, presentational speaking, interpersonal communication and presentational writing

• Links for Quizlet/Blooket/Gimkit sets for vocabulary.

• NEW - includes access to digital/distace version of student activities

Use the unit on its own or as a follow-up to the Bonjour, J'aime, Le Lycée, On va Sortir, Ma Famille et mes amis and Les Achats units.

Units 1-8 are available for level 1 and units 1-7 for level 2.  Each unit builds on the previous units' vocabulary. A list of the vocabulary for each unit is available here: http://bit.ly/2Sg3tLK

Related Products
• Bonjour! Comprehensible Input unit 1 for beginning French
• J'aime - Comprehensible Input unit 2 for beginning French
• Comprehensible Input units for Beginning French - units 1-4
• Comprehensible Input Units 5-8 bundle for beginning French
• J'habite ici... - Comprehensible Input unit 8 for beginning French
• Les Achats - Comprehensible Input unit 6 for beginning French
• Ma famille et mes amis - Comprehensible Input unit 5 for beginning French
• On va sortir - Comprehensible Input unit 4 for beginning French
• Bon Appétit - Comprehensible Input unit 7 for beginning French

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Getting sick is never convenient, especially when you're a teacher. But with this bundle of 5 stress-free emergency sub plans, you can rest easy knowing that your class will be in capable hands. Whether you need a full week now or are taking things day-by-day, this bundle has you covered.

Print-and-Go Topics include:

Numbers

Family

House

Body Parts

Transportation & Travel

Each plan guides your students through meaningful and independent written vocabulary practice, ensuring that they're not just busy, but also learning. Lessons contain vocabulary lists with 25 words and 7 different options for practice sheets. These include:

1. Reading comprehension: This involves the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text. It is essential for academic success and everyday communication, as it enables individuals.
2. Vocabulary Maze: Students encounter visuals that require them to choose the correct translations to proceed through the maze. This repeated exposure to new vocabulary promotes active learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, making the acquisition of new words more effective and memorable.
3. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing place words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
4. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
5. Decoding Secret Message: Pictorial symbols provide visual cues that help learners associate meaning with the target language vocabulary. By decoding a message using symbols, learners reinforce their understanding of the language's visual representation.
6. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
7. Short Answer: Provide an opportunity for students to apply the vocabulary in meaningful ways. By constructing responses, students connect the vocabulary to specific contexts, demonstrating their understanding of how the words are used. This application helps with recall and enhances their ability to use it effectively.
8. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.
9. Vocabulary Maze: Students encounter visuals that require them to choose the correct translations to proceed through the maze. This repeated exposure to new vocabulary promotes active learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, making the acquisition of new words more effective and memorable.
10. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of Spanish clothing vocabulary.
11. Crossword Puzzle: When students create a crossword puzzle, they actively engage with the vocabulary words. They must think about the meanings of the words, consider their spelling, and create clues that correspond to each word. This active involvement promotes deeper processing and understanding of the vocabulary.
12. Word Search: Let your students become puzzle masters! They'll create their very own crossword puzzles using new vocabulary. This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
13. Matching: Learners to make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
14. Categorizing: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary This activity encourages them to analyze and sort words according to different genres.

And more!

*Includes FREE fully editable Substitute Notes Template to make your week even easier!

Your health and well-being matter. So give yourself the time you need to get back to your best. Students will remain engaged and continue their learning, even if your substitute has no knowledge of French.

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Word search puzzles are incredibly helpful for learning new words. They're like fun games where you find words hidden in a grid of letters. When you do this, you remember the words better and also get better at spelling. It's like a puzzle adventure that helps you learn and remember words in a really enjoyable way!

What's included:

General topics:

• Summer Vocabulary
• Beach vocabulary
• Air transport Vocabulary
• Alphabet Vocabulary
• Autumn Vocabulary
• Body Parts Names
• Books Vocabulary
• Colors
• Community Vocabulary
• Family
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Jobs & Professions
• Kitchen Objects
• Classroom Objects
• Clothing Vocabulary

Seasonal:

• 4th of July Vocabulary
• Columbus Day Vocabulary
• Halloween Vocabulary
• Moon Landing Day Vocabulary
• Veterans Day Vocabulary

Astronomy:

• Moon Phases

Days & Months:

• Days of the week
• Months of The Year
• French Days of the Week
• Italian Days of The Week
• Spanish Days of The Week

Animals:

• Animals Names
• Farm Vocabulary
• Birds Names
• Domesticated Animals
• Herbivores Animals Names
• Omnivores Animals Names
• Carnivorous Animals Names
• Water & Land Animals Names
• Wild Animals Names
• Jungle Animals Names
• Mammals Animals Names

Start the year off right with this bundle for French class! It includes what you need to get your students organized as well as working on their language skills right away. This is helpful for all levels. AND...There is even a lesson you can use to start day 1 off for French level 1.

Check out what's included!

1. Minimalist calendars in color AND black and white
2. Stripes and Plaid background calendars in color AND black and white
3. Dividers for Binders for Interactive Notebooks
4. Color Dividers for Binders for Interactive Notebooks
5. Black and White Dividers for Binders for Interactive Notebooks
6. Calendar Talk Presentation with handouts for students
7. Journals with handouts for calendar and weather discussions
8. A video describing how I do calendar talk

This bundle includes many resources to help your students master French possessive pronouns. Numbered practice cards, bookmark study notes, matching activities, worksheets, and quizzes are included. Save 20% with this bundle.

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Want to have all of your secondary French resource needs covered? Check out the following curriculum supplement bundles:

➯ Ça y est, Je parle français! French 1 & 2 curriculum

➯ Ça y est, je parle français! French 3 curriculum

➯ Ça y est, je parle français! Advanced French curriculum

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Resource 1: 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: 10 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

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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.

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Will your Spanish students be taking the AAPPL test for the Seal of Biliteracy? This resource is a great way to practice the parts of the AAPPL Test to score an I-3! The Interpretive Reading, Presentational Writing and Interpersonal Speaking and Listening practices in this resource mimic what students will see on the AAPPL test.

We all know that students do better on assessments when they are familiar with the format. Give your students an opportunity to practice without the pressure! This is a great way to test overall proficiency even if your students are not taking the AAPPL test!

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Who can use this product?

• Students in Year 3 and up

How can I use this product?

• Assign each of the 3 practices digitally or print them for your students!
• These can be done as an in-class activity or for homework
• You can use these activities as practice or you can use them as a formal grade
• Use them to get an idea of where each student's proficiency level starts and ends the year! Think Benchmarks!

What's included in this product?

• Interpersonal Speaking/Listening practice which includes 15 pre-recorded audio prompts
• Rubric to grade students or give feedback on their interpersonal performance
• Audio links for the Interpersonal Activities
• Teacher copies of the Interpersonal Activities with the audio written down
• Google Doc activity options for the Interpersonal Listening/Speaking
• Presentational Writing practice which includes 6 writing prompts that get progressively more challenging
• Specific language on what students need to be able to do to get the Intermediate 3 score to meet the Seal of Biliteracy standard in each skill
• Interpretive Reading practice which includes 5 drag and drop activities to match the text to the pictures, and 1 drag and drop activity to match the headline to the article selection
• Answer Key to the Interpretive Reading (you can correct student work yourself or let students self-assess with the answer key!)

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A complete unit that can be used to begin the second year of French. It builds on the vocabulary from the first year units 1-8 and second year unit 1-4. Includes lesson plans for 10 days, focusing on the use of y and en and the formation of the comparative and superlative.

This unit includes the following materials:

• Lesson plan guide for each day
• Powerpoint with lesson for each day
• Student dictionary handout page

Word wall printable vocabulary poster set

Links to vocabulary set on Quizlet, Gimkit and Blooket
• Handouts to practice writing and reading about activities and sports

• Grab it! game for vocabulary
• Handout for students to write about comparisons between two things
• Handout for students to practice recognizing why y and en were used
• Handout for students to practice speaking about the most/least
• Unit story using vocabulary from this unit
• Cloze activities to accompany story - one with and one without word bank
• Running dictation game to accompany unit story
• Handout for unit story retell/rewrite
• Animated video of unit story

It's not fair game for unit story in English and French versions
• Short assessments for unit: reading, listening, presentational speaking, interpersonal communication and presentational writing

• NEW! Now includes digital/virtual version of student activities (Google drive)

Use the unit on its own or as a follow-up to the level 1 units 1-8 and level 2 units 1-4.

Use the unit as a jumping off point to start your year off comprehensibly! This unit is especially useful if:

• You are required to teach a textbook curriculum but prefer CI - it follows some of the most common sequencing found in current French textbooks.

• You want to do CI but you need a little bit of structure.

• You are required to give a common district final - it covers many of the things found in most first semester courses.

Units 1-8 for level 1 and units 1-7 for level 2 are available now. All units build on the vocabulary of the previous units. A list of the vocabulary for each unit is available here: http://bit.ly/2Sg3tLK

December can be exhausting for educators. Don't fight it. Capitalize on some of your students' excitement by sneaking in some vocabulary enrichment!

The vibrant, Noël-themed vocabulary flashcards is a great place to start. Explore 8 diverse ideas for classroom use, ensuring a dynamic and immersive learning experience.

Once your students have mastered their new vocabulary, the fun continues! Transform your classroom into a hub of excitement with engaging games like Bingo, Dominos, or a lively holiday Dice Game. These activities are perfect for stations, keeping your students active and involved.

If you are ready for some quiet time, the bundle offers 10 thoughtfully crafted worksheets utilizing the same vocabulary with a few bonus words thrown in! From word searches to categorizing, jumbles, and drawing exercises, there's something for every learning style. Ideal for bell ringers, early finishers, or at-home practice, these worksheets add a more focused dimension to your language lessons.

Seize the opportunity to cover all your bases this holiday season while saving yourself a lot of extra work!

Bundle includes:

20 Holiday Vocabulary Flashcards
Holiday Cut and Paste Bingo Cards
Holiday Dice
Holiday Dominos
10 Noël Vocabulary Worksheets

Noël Wordsearch

Noël Mazes

Looking for something a little more secular? Try my Winter Vocabulary and Emergency Sub Plan. This one is good all season long!

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While teaching the French imperative it's always a great idea to have some fun games on hand to reinforce conjugations of regular and irregular verbs. This bundle will save you 20%.

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Want to have all of your secondary French resource needs covered? Check out the following curriculum supplement bundles:

➯ Ça y est, Je parle français! French 1 & 2 curriculum

➯ Ça y est, je parle français! French 3 curriculum

➯ Ça y est, je parle français! Advanced French curriculum

LICENSING TERMS: This purchase includes a license for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom. Licenses are non-transferable, meaning they can not be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses.

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Enhance your core French Second Language (FSL) curriculum with this convenient resource focused on hobbies, pastimes, sports, locations and events (les passe-temps, les événements, les sports, les loisirs, les endroits). These comprehensive activities are designed to reinforce basic vocabulary related to planning activities and events among friends. These 5 resource also encourages conversation while expanding core vocabulary with the "question du jour". Encourage creativity with writing prompts and project ideas centered around favorite activities. With minimal preparation required, this resource includes activities to reinforce basic vocabulary both orally and in writing. Whether for whole class discussions, partner activities, or substitute plans, this versatile resource helps to foster language proficiency.

Resource 1:

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.

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

Resource 2:

This resource offers a variety of engaging activities from worksheets for practicing key vocabulary to speaking opportunities through a class survey, discussion templates, and skits, your students will have ample chances to develop their language skills. They can even showcase their writing by creating personalized descriptions of their pastimes, perfect for presentation on a water bottle design.

Included:

-Teacher overview in Englisih

-Vocabulary list and templates/models to support writing

-Flashcards for many hobbies and pastimes

-Speaking activities (skits, discussion template, "Trouve quelqu'un qui", & class survey)

-Description of games to play with flashcards

-Print and go worksheets for written practice (8 pages)

-Mini- project templates

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

Resource 3:

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.

Resource 4: Locations and Places

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

Resource 5: Scavenger Hunt and Escape Room Task cards -Locations

Included in this Resource:

• Chasse au Trésor (Scavenger Hunt): Interactive scavenger hunt activity focused on locations. An activity where students complete sentences by finding the matching answer on another card (e.g., "Quand je suis malade, je vais ______"). This helps reinforce their understanding of when and why certain locations are visited.
• Jeu d'évasion- Escape room task cards: This printable task card activity includes 16 questions about locations. Students race to find the final 4-digit answer! Hang the task cards on the wall, place them on desks, or pass them around. Each answer will be decoded and recorded on a student answer sheet. The task cards are broken down into 4 levels with 4 puzzle types (decoders). Use these task cards for a partner escape room activity, SCOOT, scavenger hunt, or stations. There are countless ways to set it up, allowing students to be out of their seats, moving around, and learning!
• Guess the Location Game: A game where students use four hints (Cheveux, Coiffeur, Ciseaux, Shampooing) to guess a specific location.
• Mystery Maze Sheet: Students problem solve to find their way out of maze with questions on locations.
• Skit: Students can use the skit outline to build their own conversations in French.

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Are you wanting to use French comprehensible input in your classes, 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?

If so, this comprehensible input unit for French is for you!

This unit is the perfect complement to a district curriculum or textbook - it covers some of the typical vocabulary and grammar taught in the first semester of French 2, but with a more communicative approach.  Work through the unit with circling and repetition and at the end of each unit, your students will be amazed at how much they can do with the language!

A complete unit that can be used to begin the second year of French. It builds on the vocabulary from the first year units 1-8 and second year unit 1-3. Includes lesson plans for 12 days, focusing on the formation of the imparfait, and the usage of the imparfait and passé composé.

This unit includes the following materials:

• Lesson plan guide for each day
• Powerpoint with lesson for each day
• Student dictionary handout page

Printable word wall posters for vocabulary

Links to vocabulary set on Gimkit, Blooket and Quizlet
• Handouts to practice writing and reading about the past

• Grab it! game for vocabulary
• Handout for students to write about "what was the setting"
• Handout for students to practice recognizing the imparfait/PC and why they are used
• Handout for students to write about their lives
• Unit story using vocabulary from this unit
• Cloze activities to accompany story - one with and one without word bank
• Running dictation game to accompany unit story
• Handout for unit story retell/rewrite
• Animated video of unit story

• It's not fair game for unit story in both English and French
• Short assessments for unit: reading, listening, presentational speaking, interpersonal communication and presentational writing

• NEW! Access to digital/distance version of student activities

Use the unit on its own or as a follow-up to the level 1 units 1-8 and level 2 unit 1, 2 and 3.

Units 1-8 are available for level 1 and units 1-6 for level 2.  Each unit builds on the previous units' vocabulary. A list of the vocabulary for each unit is available here:http://bit.ly/2Sg3tLK

Holidays are more than just festive decorations and family gatherings; they're golden opportunities to deepen language skills! This worksheet bundle focuses on 5 key holidays in the school calendar:

L'Halloween/Halloween

Action de Grâces/Thanksgiving

Noël/Christmas

Saint Valentin/Valentine's Day

Mardi Gras

Each of these holidays offer a cultural and linguistic treasure trove for your students! Whether they are visual learners, hands-on enthusiasts, or word puzzle aficionados, this bundle has them covered. Each holiday features a list of 25 vocabulary words and 7 to 10 engaging, prep-free written activities. The variety of activities cater to different learning styles, ensuring everyone feels included and engaged. Includes:

Matching

Word Searches

Short Answers

Categorizing

Creative Writing

Code Breaking

Magic Squares

Word Jumbles

Crosswords

and MORE!

These activities are so user-friendly that they double as excellent emergency sub plans, even if your substitute possesses zero French skills!

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If you're looking for entertaining French Halloween reading passages and listening comprehension activities that are ready to use, your students will LOVE these spooky (but not too scary) stories that will leave them wanting more! You'll know how to keep your students engaged during the Halloween week with this bundle which includes 5 reading and listening comprehension activities. Take a peek at the preview to see inside!

Stories included:

• Story 1 - Le Loup
• Story 2 - L'épouvantail
• Story 3 - Le repas terrifiant
• Story 4 - La créature de la nuit
• Story 5 - Seul

All 5 stories include:

• 1 Story - 1 page printable, approximately 300 words
• Vocabulary list - French and English - 1 page printable
• 10 comprehension questions - 1  page printable
• Audio recording of the story - Native French speaker

Recommended lesson plan for reading comprehension:

STEP 1:  Distribute the vocabulary list, and read the words aloud having students repeat after you.  All of the words listed are in the story they will read, and many of them may be new.  

STEP 2:  Distribute the 10 reading comprehension questions.  Have students read them before reading the story for greater understanding of the information they will need to retain.

STEP 3:  Distribute the 1 page story, and either have students read it silently, or read it together as a class with the teacher calling on individual students to read a passage aloud. 

STEP 4:  Students answer ten comprehension questions either in written form as they read silently, or do the exercise orally as a whole class activity once everyone has finished.

Recommended lesson plan for listening comprehension:

STEP 1:  Distribute the vocabulary list, and read the words aloud having students repeat after you.  All of the words listed are in the story they will read, and many of them may be new.  

STEP 2:  Distribute the 10 listening comprehension questions.  Have students read them before listening to the story for greater understanding of the information they will need to retain.

STEP 3:  Play the audio recording of the story and have students listen to it  as many times as you see fit.  If you have students who struggle with listening comprehension, distribute the story in written form for them to read along while listening.

STEP 4:  Students answer ten comprehension questions either in written form while listening to the recording, or do the exercise orally as a whole class activity. 

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a very versatile resource. The stories come with an audio file for each one so you can use it as a reading or listening activity. I used the audio file through Canvas and it worked very well”. - Shanda H.

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Enhance your core French Second Language (FSL) curriculum with this convenient resource focused on hobbies, pastimes, sports, locations and events (les passe-temps, les événements, les sports, les loisirs, les endroits). These comprehensive activities are designed to reinforce basic vocabulary related to planning activities and events among friends. This resource also encourages conversation while expanding core vocabulary with the "question du jour". Encourage creativity with writing prompts and project ideas centered around favorite activities. With minimal preparation required, this resource includes activities to reinforce basic vocabulary both orally and in writing. Whether for whole class discussions, partner activities, or substitute plans, this versatile resource helps to foster language proficiency.

Resource 1:

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.

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

Resource 2:

This resource offers a variety of engaging activities from worksheets for practicing key vocabulary to speaking opportunities through a class survey, discussion templates, and skits, your students will have ample chances to develop their language skills. They can even showcase their writing by creating personalized descriptions of their pastimes, perfect for presentation on a water bottle design.

Included:

-Teacher overview in Englisih

-Vocabulary list and templates/models to support writing

-Flashcards for many hobbies and pastimes

-Speaking activities (skits, discussion template, "Trouve quelqu'un qui", & class survey)

-Description of games to play with flashcards

-Print and go worksheets for written practice (8 pages)

-Mini- project templates

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

Resource 3:

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.

Resource 4: Locations and Places

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

** 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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Are you wanting to use French comprehensible input in your classes, 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?

If so, this comprehensible input unit for French is for you!

This unit is the perfect complement to a district curriculum or textbook - it covers some of the typical vocabulary and grammar taught in the second semester of French 1, but with a more communicative approach.  Work through the unit with circling and repetition and at the end of each unit, your students will be amazed at how much they can do with the language!

A complete unit that can be used in the first year of French. It builds on the vocabulary from the Bonjour, J'aime, le Lycée, On va sortir and La Famille units. Includes lesson plans for 10 days, talking about clothing items and shopping at various stores in France.

This unit includes the following materials:

• Lesson plan guide for each day
• Powerpoint with lesson for each day
• Student dictionary handout page

Word wall printable vocabulary
• Handouts to practice writing and reading about clothing and shopping
• Handout to practice using different forms of quel and ce
• Handout for students to talk to each other about clothing descriptions
• Handout for students to read about clothing description
• Internet shopping activity
• Unit story using vocabulary from this unit
• Cloze activities to accompany story - one with and one without word bank
• Running dictation game to accompany short story
• Handout for short story retell/rewrite
• Animated video of short story
• Short assessments for unit: reading, listening, presentational speaking, interpersonal communication and presentational writing

• It's not fair game in English and French to check comprehension of unit story

• Link to Quizlet/Blooket/Gimkit sets for vocabulary words.

• NEW! includes digital/virtual versions of activities for students.

Use the unit on its own or as a follow-up to the Bonjour, J'aime, Le Lycée, On va Sortir and Ma Famille et mes amis units.

Units 1-8 are available for level 1 and units 1-6 for level 2.  Each unit builds on the previous units' vocabulary. A list of the vocabulary for each unit is available here:http://bit.ly/2Sg3tLK

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• On va sortir - Comprehensible Input unit 4 for beginning French

Bring excitement to your French curriculum with this Comprehensive Food Groups Vocabulary Bundle! This engaging resource combines vocabulary mazes and illustrated completion charts for six essential food groups and teaches nearly 90 new food-related vocabulary words- all for 20% off! Perfect for helping students master key nutritional vocabulary in a fun and interactive way!

This bundle is ideal for classroom activities, homework, or substitute plans, making it a versatile addition to any French teacher’s toolkit.

Includes a variety of Vocabulary Mazes and Illustrated Charts for:

• Grains/Céréales
• Fruits /Fruits
• Dairy Products and Alternatives/Produits Laitiers
• Vegetables/Légumes
• Proteins (Meats as well as Vegan/Vegetarian)/Protéines
• Junk Food /Malbouffe

These resources not only build vocabulary skills but also encourage creativity, critical thinking, and healthy eating awareness. Download this comprehensive bundle now to inspire your students and support their learning experience. Excellent practice for visual learners!

Want even more food practice? Grab the French Foods/La Nourriture Vocabulary Lesson/Emergency Sub Plan or the French Foods/La Nourriture Wordsearch. Bundle and save!

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French Verbs With Prepositions Before Infinitives - À, DE, or NOTHING - Bundle

Certain French verbs are followed by DE, À, or NOTHING when an infinitive comes next. The resources in this bundle include common verbs that are used on a regular basis. Save 20% with this bundle.

This is a lesson about verbs when followed by infinitives and not nouns.

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➯ Ça y est, Je parle français! French 1 & 2 curriculum

➯ Ça y est, je parle français! French 3 curriculum

➯ Ça y est, je parle français! Advanced French curriculum

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Elevate your French Second Language (FSL) classroom experience with this comprehensive school vocabulary resource bundle. 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. These printable resources are versatile, making them ideal for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days. Unlock creativity as students personalize their learning by designing their own locker and crafting sentences to describe it.

Resource 1: 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 2: 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

-An editable sub plan - sheets work even if your substitute does not speak French

Resource 3: Bingo

Bring some fun in to your French FSL class with school vocabulary bingo. This engaging resource is perfect for vocabulary review. Either print and play or use Google classroom to play digitally. Two bingo options to pick from - with or without words. Quick setup, suitable for any age.

What you will find :

1-Thirty-five cards without words (image only)

2-Thirty-five cards with words and images

3-Bingo calling list for teacher with 35 images (and use as vocabulary list for students too)

Google classroom set up- share slides in your Google classroom and assign each student a number from 1-36. Students can make their own copy of their card. Students use the red circles as bingo markers. IF more markers are needed- select a circle ctrl+D.

Bonus Resource: Games

*Please note the flashcards are similar in this resource but the price is reduced to account for some repeats.

This is an engaging core French Second Language FSL resource with game suggestions to review basic school vocabulary. There are printable flashcards with 63 images. This resource is perfect for reinforcing vocabulary while having fun playing games like Scoot, Typhon, or Flyswatter smash/Board slap.

Included:

-63 colored flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included

-Two options for Scoot questions (English support for beginner students or flashcards)

-Typhon  grid and questions - The grid can be adapted to review any topic. Blank typhon question sheets included.

-Flyswatter Smash board/Board slp- various ways to play including project the image on the board.

-Three page overview of 10 basic FSL games to review vocabulary

There are ten game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" flashcard game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of basic French vocabulary. Inside this resource, there are suggestions to keep your students motivated and actively engaged in 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.**

Follow me @thelibrarians.playground on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for teacher tips. Follow the Librarian’s Playground with Ms.G on Teachers Pay teacher for updates on new products. Email me with any questions or suggestions for improvement thelibrarians.playground@gmail.com

Are you wanting to use French comprehensible input in your classes, 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?

If so, this comprehensible input unit for French is for you!

This unit is the perfect complement to a district curriculum or textbook - it covers some of the typical vocabulary and grammar taught in the first semester of French 1, but with a more communicative approach.  Work through the unit with circling and repetition and at the end of each unit, your students will be amazed at how much they can do with the language!

This is a unit that can be used the very early in the first year of French. It builds on the vocabulary from the Bonjour unit. Includes lesson plans for 10 days, introducing likes and dislikes.

Included in this unit:

• Lesson plan guide for each day

• PowerPoint with lesson for each day

• Word wall printables with vocabulary

• Student dictionary handout page

• Handout to practice writing about what you like and dislike

• Handout to practice going from the 'tu' to the 'je' form of -er verbs

• Handout for students to practice asking each other what activities they like

• Handout for students to practicing making and responding to invitations

• Song activity to go with the song "J'aime"

• Short story using vocabulary from the unit

• Cloze activities to accompany story - one with and one without word bank

• Running dictation game to accompany short story

• "Four corners" signs to use when discussing likes and dislikes

• Handout for short story retell/rewrite

• animated video of short story

• Short assessments for unit: reading, listening, presentation speaking, interpersonal communication and presentational writing

• It's not fair Game for the unit story in English and French

• Links to Quizlet/Blooket/Gimkit vocabulary practice sets

• NEW! Now includes distance/digital version of activities.

Use the unit on its own or as a follow-up to the Bonjour unit.

This unit is the perfect complement to a district curriculum or textbook - it covers some of the typical vocabulary and grammar taught in the first semester of French 1, but with a more communicative approach.  Work through the unit with circling and repetition and at the end of each unit, your students will be amazed at how much they can do with the language!

Units 1-8 are available for level 1 and units 1-7 for level 2.  Each unit builds on the previous units' vocabulary. A list of the vocabulary for each unit is available here: http://bit.ly/2Sg3tLK

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